Taxonomy
Eriaxis rigida
Synonyms
Epistephium regisalberti Kraenzl.Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 28/06/2016Protected species -
in Northern Province
Eriaxis rigida is an endemic terrestrial orchid of New Caledonia, widespread in Grande Terre, from Belep in the north to Prony in the south of Grande Terre. It occurs in humid forest and in shrubland at an altitudinal range 0-1,000 m asl. Eriaxis rigida is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Eriaxis rigida is an endemic terrestrial orchid of New Caledonia, widespread in Grande Terre, from Belep in the north to Prony in the south of Grande Terre.
Population
Population size is unknown.
Habitat
Eriaxis rigida occurs in humid forest and in shrubland at an altitudinal range 0-1,000 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem globally threatened. Some subpopulations may be threatened by mining activities: Tiebaghi (SLN), Kopeto (SLN), Goro (VALE), Koniambo (KNS).
Bibliography
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Hallé N.; Aubréville A.; Leroy J. F.; 1977. Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 8: Orchidaceae.
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): Laudereau, C., Butin, J., Antheaume, C., Cazé, H., Cazé, H., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Gâteblé, G., Maura, J.
Reviewer(s): Tanguy, V.
Facilitator(s): Maura, J., Tanguy, V.