Taxonomy
Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 09/06/2017Protected species -
in Northern Province
Pandanus reticulatus is an endemic shrub of New Caledonia widespread across Grande Terre. It occurs in dense humid forest on volcano-sedimentary and ultramafic rocks at an altitudinal range of 235-670 m asl. Its minimum extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) are 8,383 and 56 km², respectively. P. reticulatus does not seem significantly threatened and is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Pandanus reticulatus is an endemic shrub of New Caledonia, widespread across Grande Terre.
Population
Population size is unknown.
Habitat
P. reticulatus occurs in dense humid forest on volcano-sedimentary and ultramafic rocks at an altitudinal range of 235-670 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem threatened but some subpopulations may be impacted by fire and mining activities: Koniambo (KNS), Poum (SLN).
Conservation
P. reticulatus is protected by legislation in Province Nord. This species is found in several protected areas: Barrage de Yaté, Pic du grand Kaori, Rivière bleue, Haute Yaté.
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.
Munzinger J., Morat Ph., Jaffré T., Gâteblé G., Pillon Y., Tronchet F., Veillon J.-M. and M. Chalopin 2016. FLORICAL: Checklist of the vascular indigenous flora of New Caledonia. vers. 22.IV.2016.
Callmander, M.W.; Buerki, S. 2013. Notes on New Caledonian Pandanaceae: Identity and Typifications of Pandanus Decumbens (Brongn.) Solms and Pandanus Reticulatus Vieill., with the New Species Pandanus Letocartiorum Callm. & Buerki. Candollea (68) , p.9.
Experts
Assessor(s): Amice, R., Barrabé, L., Cazé, H., Chambrey, C., Garnier, D., Héquet, V., Letocart, D., Letocart, I.
Reviewer(s): Callmander, M.
Facilitator(s): Warimavute, G., Tanguy, V., Maura, J.