Taxonomy
Synonyms
Pouteria baueri (Montrouz.) Baehni • Beccariella baueri (Montrouz.) Aubrév.Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 29/11/2019
Pleioluma baueri is an endemic shrub or tree of New Caledonia, where it is widely distributed across Grande Terre, as well as the Bélep islands. It occurs in dense humid forest or shrubland on ultramafic substrate up to 1,100 m asl. Some subpopulations may be impacted by bushfires or mining activities, but globally this species does not seem to be threatened. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) are estimated at 11,616 and 576 km², respectively. Therefore, P. baueri is listed as Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
P. baueri is endemic to New Caledonia, where it is widely distributed across Grande Terre, from Port Boisé to Tiébaghi, as well as the Bélep islands. There is also an ancient observation on the Isle of Pines.
Population
Population size is unknown.
Habitat
This tree or shrub grows in dense humid forest or shrubland on ultramafic substrate up to 1,100 m asl.
Threats
Although some subpopulations may be impacted by bushfires or mining activities, this species does not appear to be threatened.
Conservation
P. baueri is not protected by legislation in New Caledonia, but it occurs in numerous protected areas: Forêt de Saille, Mt. Do, Montagne des Sources, Haute Yaté, Barrage de Yaté, Chutes de la Madeleine, Pic du Grand Kaori and Forêt Nord natural reserves, as well as the Rivière Bleue and Côte Oubliée provincial parks.
Bibliography
Swenson U., Nylander J.A.A. & Munzinger J. 2018. Phylogeny, species delimitation and revision of Pleioluma (Sapotaceae) in New Caledonia, a frequently gynodioecious genus. Australian Systematic Botany(31) , p.120-165.
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Munzinger J., Morat Ph., Jaffré T., Gâteblé G., Pillon Y., Rouhan G., Bruy, D., Veillon J.-M., & M. Chalopin 2020. FLORICAL: Checklist of the vascular indigenous flora of New Caledonia [continuously updated].
Aubréville A. 1967. Flore de la Nouvelle Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 01 : Sapotacées.
Experts
Assessor(s): Barrault, J., Bruy, D., Butin, J., Cazé, H., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Gâteblé, G., Laudereau, C., Mandaoué, L., Munzinger, J., Vandrot, H.
Reviewer(s): Swenson, U.
Facilitator(s): Tanguy, V., Meyer, S., Warimavute, G.