Taxonomy
Synonyms
Tropalanthe comptonii S.MooreRed List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 10/05/2016
Pycnandra comptonii is an endemic tree of New Caledonia largely distributed across Grande Terre from Bouirou to Pouébo. It is essentially found in humid forest on volcano-sedimentary substrate at an altitudinal range 200-1100 m asl. This species is largely distributed and does not seem directly threatened. Pycnandra comptonii is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Pycnandra comptonii is largely distributed across Grande Terre in New Caledonia, mostly in the eastern coast from Bouirou to Pouébo.
Population
This species is quite common. It is known from 10-12 sub-populations.
Habitat
Pycnandra comptonii is found in humid forest on volcano-sedimentary substrate at an altitudinal range 200-1100 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem globally threatened.
Conservation
Unprotected by legislation, P. comptonii occurs in two protected areas : Mont Panié, Aoupinié.
Bibliography
Swenson U. and Muzinger J. 2016. Five new species and a systematic synopsis of Pycnandra (Sapotaceae), the largest endemic genus in New Caledonia. Australian Systematic Botany(29) , p.1-40.
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Swenson U. and Muzinger J. 2010. Revision of Pycnandra subgenus Achradotypus (Sapotaceae), with five new species from New Caledonia. Australian Systematic Botany(23) , p.185-216.
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., Dumontet, V., Fleurot, D., Vandrot, H., Veillon, J.
Reviewer(s): Gâteblé, G.
Contributor(s): Munzinger, J., Swenson, U.
Facilitator(s): Tanguy, V.