Taxonomy
Achlydosa glandulosa
Synonyms
Megastylis glandulosa (Schltr.) Schltr. • Lyperanthus glandulosus var. compactus Schltr.
Lyperanthus gracillimus Kraenzl.
• Lyperanthus balansae Kraenzl.
• Lyperanthus glandulosus Schltr.
Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 28/06/2016Protected species -
in Northern Province
Achlydosa glandulosa is an endemic terrestrial orchid, widespread in Grande Terre in New Caledonia. Achlydosa glandulosa occurs in humid forest, savana or even in shrubland at an altitudinal range 150-1,200 m asl. This species does not seem directly threatened. Achlydosa glandulosa is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Achlydosa glandulosa is an endemic terrestrial orchid, widespread in Grande Terre in New Caledonia.
Population
Population size is unknown.
Habitat
Achlydosa glandulosa occurs in humid forest, savana or even in shrubland at an altitudinal range 150-1,200 m asl.
Threats
Some subpopulations may be threatened by mining activities: Tiebaghi (SLN), Koniambo (KNS). However, this species does not seem globally threatened.
Bibliography
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.
Hallé N.; Aubréville A.; Leroy J. F.; 1977. Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 8: Orchidaceae.
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.