Podocarpus trinitensis explained

Podocarpus trinitensis is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is endemic to Trinidad and Tobago, where it has only been recorded from the island of Trinidad.^[1] It has been recorded from 13 distinct localities in Trinidad, including sites in the Central Range and in central and eastern areas of the Northern Range.

Conservation status

Podocarpus trinitensis is considered a near threatened species by the IUCN.

Notes and References

1. Van den Eynden. Veerle . Michael P. Oatham . Winston Johnson. 2008. How free access internet resources benefit biodiversity and conservation research: Trinidad and Tobago's endemic plants and their conservation status. Oryx. 42. 2. 400–07. 10.1017/S0030605308007321. free.