Taxonomy
Common name :
Makadra (Maré)
Synonyms
Chomelia truncatocalyx Guillaumin • Chomelia truncatocalyx var. artensis GuillauminRed List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 22/03/2023
Tarenna truncatocalyx is an endemic shrub from New Caledonia. It is widely distributed across Grande Terre as well as the Loyalty islands, Ile des Pins and Bélep islands. This species occurs in scrubland and in forest on ultramafic and volcano-sedimentary substrates up to 1,200 m asl. This species does not seem to be globally threatened although the subpopulation of Bélep islands are threatened by bushfires and potentially mining activities in the future. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) are estimated at 57,206 and 196 km², respectively. Therefore, Tarenna truncatocalyx is listed as Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Tarenna truncatocalyx is endemic to New caledonia where it is widely distributed across Grande Terre as well as the Loyalty islands, Ile des Pins and Bélep islands.
Population
Population size is unknown.
Habitat
This species occurs in scrubland and in forest on ultramafic and volcano-sedimentary substrates up to 1,200 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem to be globally threatened although the subpopulations of Bélep islands are threatened by bushfires and potentially mining activities in the future.
Conservation
Tarenna truncatocalyx is unprotected by legislation in New Caledonia and it occurs in one protected area: Mont Panié.
Bibliography
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Munzinger J., Morat Ph., Jaffré T., Gâteblé G., Pillon Y., Rouhan G., Bruy, D., Veillon J.-M., & M. Chalopin 2020. FLORICAL: Checklist of the vascular indigenous flora of New Caledonia [continuously updated].
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): Amice, R., Bruy, D., Cazé, H., Eltabet, N., Garnier, D., Fleurot, D., Lannuzel, G., Laudereau, C., Vandrot, H.
Reviewer(s): Meyer, S.
Facilitator(s): Warimavute, G., Fourdrain, A.