Taxonomy
Synonyms
Parapentapanax harmsii (R.Vig.) Hutch. • Polyscias decorans (Baill. ex R.Vig.) R.Vig.Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 09/12/2016
Polyscias pancheri is an endemic tree/small tree of New Caledonia widespread in the south part of Grande Terre. It occurs in shrubland (sometimes forest) at low and mid altitude (50 - 1,020 m asl) on ultramafic substrate. This species does not seem directly threatened. Polyscias pancheri is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Polyscias pancheri is an endemic tree/small tree of New Caledonia widespread in the south part of Grande Terre.
Population
This species is common.
Habitat
It occurs in shrubland (sometimes forest) at low and mid altitude (50 - 1,020 m asl) on ultramafic substrate.
Threats
This species does not seem directly threatened.
Conservation
Polyscias pancheri is not protected by local legislation. It occurs in several protected areas : Barrage de Yaté, Montagne des sources, Mont Do, Pic du Pin, Chutes de la Madeleine, Haute Dumbéa, la Dumbéa, Rivière bleue, Massif du Kouakoué
Bibliography
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Lowry P.P.L. and Plunkett G.M. 2018. A Taxonomic revision of Polyscias subg. Tieghemopanax.
Morat, P.; Jaffré, T.; Tronchet, F.; Munzinger, J.; Pillon, Y.; Veillon, J.-M. and Chalopin, M. 2012. Le référentiel taxonomique Florical et les caractéristiques de la flore vasculaire indigène de la Nouvelle-Calédonie [The taxonomic database « FLORICAL » and characteristics of the indigenous flora of New Caledonia]. Adansonia sér 3(34) , p.177-219.
Experts
Assessor(s): Lowry, P., Amice, R., Bruy, D., Butin, J., Cazé, H., Dumontet, V., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Goxe, J., Héquet, V., Lannuzel, G., McCoy, S., Schatz, G., Suprin, B., Tanguy, V., Vandrot, H., Veillon, J.
Reviewer(s): Maura, J.
Facilitator(s): Tanguy, V., Warimavute, G.