Taxonomy
Mezoneuron schlechteri
Synonyms
Caesalpinia schlechteri HarmsRed List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 28/01/2016
Mezoneuron schlechteri is an endemic liana of Grande Terre in New Caledonia. It is found in humid forest on various substrates at an altitude of 100-800 m asl. This species does not seem directly threatened. M. schlechteri is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Mezoneuron schlechteri is an endemic liana of Grande Terre in New Caledonia.
Population
Population size is unknown.
Habitat
This species is found in dense humid forest (forest edges and inside patches) on various substrates at an altitude of 100-800 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem directly threatened.
Conservation
M. schlechteri is not protected by legislation. It is found in several protected areas : réserve de nature sauvage du massif du Panié, parc provincial des grandes fougères, parc provincial de la rivière bleue.
Bibliography
Clark R. & Gagnon E. 2015. A revision of Mezoneuron (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae) in New Caledonia, with perspectives on vegetation, geology, and conservaton. Phytotaxa(207) , p.68-92.
Experts
Assessor(s): Tanguy, V., Amice, R., Birnbaum, P., Bruy, D., Dubreuil, M., Dumontet, V., Fleurot, D., Lannuzel, G., Papineau, C., Razafindrakoto, L.
Reviewer(s): Cazé, H.
Contributor(s): Veillon, J.
Facilitator(s): Tanguy, V.