Taxonomy
Zeuxine samoensis
Synonyms
Monochilus vieillardii Rchb.f. • Zeuxine daenikeri Kraenzl.
Zeuxine vieillardii (Rchb.f.) Schltr.
Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 18/02/2016
Zeuxine vieillardii is an autochthonous geophytic orchid of New Caledonia, largely distributed across the whole Grande Terre (main island). Z. vieillardii occurs in riparian forest and dense humid forest at an altitudinal range 15-1200 m asl. With an area of occupancy and an extent of occurrence equal to 184 and 9,567 km² respectively, Z. vieillardii is considered Least Concern.
Geographical area
Z. vieillardii is an autochthonous geophytic orchid of New Caledonia, largely distributed across the whole Grande Terre (main island).
Population
Population size is unknown.
Habitat
Z. vieillardii occurs in riparian forest and dense humid forest at an altitudinal range 15-1200 m asl.
Threats
Z. vieillardii does not seem globally threatened. Wild pig are nonetheless impacting some subpopulations (Parc des Grandes Fougères).
Conservation
Z. vieillardii is protected by legislation in Province Nord and occurs in numerous protected areas, namely : réserve de nature sauvage du Mont Panié, Parc des Grandes Fougères, réserve naturelle du Mont Mou, Parc Provincial de la Rivière Bleue, réserve naturelle de la Vallée de la Thy.
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 08 : Orchidaceae.
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Experts
Assessor(s): Butin, J., Laudereau, C., Antheaume, C., Cazé, H., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Letocart, D., Letocart, I., McCoy, S.
Reviewer(s): Tanguy, V.
Facilitator(s): Chanfreau, S.