Taxonomy
Pittosporum obovatum
Synonyms
Pittosporum suberosum Däniker • Pittosporum lifuense GuillauminRed List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 24/07/2015
Pittosporum obovatum is an endemic shrub of New Caledonia, occurring only on îles Loyauté. P. obovatum occurs in dense forest and secondary open scrub on emerged coral formations. Abundant species, P. obovatum does not appear to be threatened at short term thanks to its development on stressed environment. As a consequence, P. obovatum is assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
P. obovatum is an endemic shrub of New Caledonia, occuring only on the Loyauté islands.
Population
P. obovatum is a relative abundant species.
Habitat
P. obovatum occurs in dense forest and secondary open scrub on emerged coral formations.
Threats
P. obovatum does not appear to be threatened at short term thanks to its development on stressed environment. In the long term, excessive development of invasive species could be prejudicial for this species.
Conservation
P. obovatum is not protected by any legislation and does not occur in any protected area.
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.
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Tirel, C. & Veillon J.-M. 2002. Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 24 : Pittosporaceae.
Experts
Assessor(s): Gemmill, C., Veillon, J., Amice, R., Cazé, H., Dumontet, V., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Gâteblé, G., Letocart, I., Letocart, D., Maggia, L., Pain, A.
Reviewer(s): Tanguy, V.
Facilitator(s): Chanfreau, S.