Taxonomy
Drymoanthus minimus
Synonyms
Sarcochilus minimus Schltr.Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 28/06/2016Protected species -
in Southern Province , in Northern ProvinceDrymoanthus minimus is an endemic terrestrial orchid of New Caledonia, widespread in Grande Terre, from Welic in the north to forêt de la Thy in the south of Grande Terre. It occurs in humid forest and shrubland at an altitudinal range 0-550 m asl. Drymoanthus minimus is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Drymoanthus minimus is an endemic terrestrial orchid of New Caledonia, widespread in Grande Terre, from Welic in the north to forêt de la Thy in the south of Grande Terre.
Population
Population size is unknown.
Habitat
Drymoanthus minimus occurs in humid forest and shrubland at an altitudinal range 0-550 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem directly threatened.
Bibliography
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.
Hallé N.; Aubréville A.; Leroy J. F.; 1977. Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 8: Orchidaceae.
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Experts
Assessor(s): Laudereau, C., Butin, J., Antheaume, C., Cazé, H., Cazé, H., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Gâteblé, G., Maura, J.
Reviewer(s): Tanguy, V.
Facilitator(s): Tanguy, V., Maura, J.