Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Species:
comptonii
ID:
405099

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Buchholz) C.N.Page

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 380. (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404431



Common Names

  • Comptonii Retrophyllum
  • Retrophyllum
  • Comptonii


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Synonyms

  • Nageia comptonii (J.Buchholz) de Laub. [valid]
  • Podocarpus comptonii J.Buchholz [valid]
  • Decussocarpus comptonii (J.Buchholz) de Laub. [valid]

Description

Retrophyllum comptonii (also called Compton's kauri, among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the family Araucariaceae. It is native to the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia. It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 20 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m in diameter. It is found in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Retrophyllum comptonii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and water gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Retrophyllum comptonii has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spiral pattern. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Retrophyllum comptonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Retrophyllum comptonii

Retrophyllum comptonii is found in wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Retrophyllum comptonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Retrophyllum comptonii?

Retrophyllum comptonii

What is the common name of Retrophyllum comptonii?

Compton's Tree-fern

What is the growth habit of Retrophyllum comptonii?

It is an evergreen tree-fern with a single trunk and a crown of fronds.

Species in the Podocarpaceae family

Acmopyle pancheri, Acmopyle sahniana, Afrocarpus dawei, Afrocarpus falcatus, Afrocarpus gracilior, Afrocarpus mannii, Afrocarpus usambarensis, Dacrycarpus cinctus, Dacrycarpus compactus, Dacrycarpus cumingii, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Dacrycarpus expansus, Dacrycarpus imbricatus, Dacrycarpus kinabaluensis, Dacrycarpus steupii, Dacrycarpus vieillardii, Dacrydium suprinii, Dacrydium araucarioides, Dacrydium balansae, Dacrydium beccarii, Dacrydium comosum, Dacrydium cornwallianum, Dacrydium cupressinum, Dacrydium elatum, Dacrydium ericoides, Dacrydium gibbsiae, Dacrydium gracile, Dacrydium guillauminii, Dacrydium leptophyllum, Dacrydium lycopodioides, Dacrydium magnum, Dacrydium medium, Dacrydium nausoriense, Dacrydium nidulum, Dacrydium novoguineense, Dacrydium pectinatum, Dacrydium spathoides, Dacrydium xanthandrum, Dacrydium tenuifolium, Dacrydium vieillardii, Falcatifolium angustum, Falcatifolium falciforme, Falcatifolium gruezoi, Falcatifolium papuanum, Falcatifolium sleumeri, Falcatifolium taxoides, Falcatifolium falcatum, Halocarpus bidwillii, Halocarpus biformis, Halocarpus kirkii,

References

John Theodore Buchholz (1888-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Buchholz' in the authors string.
Christopher Nigel Page (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.N.Page' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000404431: Placement according to April 2023 Classification