Taxonomy
Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 09/12/2016
Polyscias bracteata ssp. bracteata is an endemic small tree of New Caledonia widespread in Grande Terre, Belep, Isle of Pines and Loyauté (Lifou, Maré). It occurs in shrubland and forest at low and mid altitude (5 - 1,070 m asl) on various substrates. It does not seem directly threatened. Polyscias bracteata ssp. bracteata is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Polyscias bracteata ssp. bracteata is an endemic small tree of New Caledonia widespread in Grande Terre, Belep, Isle of Pines and Loyauté (Lifou, Maré).
Population
This subspecies is common.
Habitat
It occurs in shrubland and forest at low and mid altitude (5 - 1,070 m asl) on various substrates.
Threats
This subspecies does not seem directly threatened.
Conservation
Polyscias bracteata ssp. bracteata is not protected by local legislation. It occurs in several protected areas : Haute Yaté, Parc des Grandes Fougères, Haute Dumbéa, Aoupinié, Rivière bleue, la Dumbéa, Mont Panié, Vallée de la Thy
Bibliography
Lowry P.P.L. and Plunkett G.M. 2018. A Taxonomic revision of Polyscias subg. Tieghemopanax.
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
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): Warimavute, G., Tanguy, V.