Taxonomy
Common name :
Cèdre candélabre
Synonyms
Callitris sulcata var. alpina ComptonRed List Status -
Near Threatened (NT) , assessed in 03/07/2017Protected species -
in Northern Province
This species has a restricted distribution with an estimated extent of occurrence of only 1,393 km2 and there is continuing decline in the extent and quality of the habitat. The species is not severely fragmented and is known from more than ten locations. Hence the species is listed as Near Threatened as it almost qualifies for a threatened listing under criterion B1ab(iii)+B2ab(iii).
Geographical area
This species is restricted to the higher parts of the southern massif on New Caledonia at 560 to 1,350 m
Population
The total population is estimated to be more than 10,000 individuals in several locations. This species is slow growing and there is little regeneration in most subpopulations.
Habitat
Mainly limited to higher altitude maquis the higher ridges and plateaus of the southern ultramafic massif.
Threats
The major threat is wildfire; some subpopulations have been effected by trail construction to facilitate tourism.
Conservation
Most subpopulations are protected in Montagne des Sources and Mt. Humboldt Botanical Reserve.
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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., Cazé, H., Dumontet, V., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Héquet, V., Lagrange, A., Lannuzel, G., McCoy, S., Suprin, B., Veillon, J.
Reviewer(s): Jaffré, T., Gardner, M., Thomas, P., Munzinger, J.
Contributor(s): Gueugnier, C., Butaud, J.
Facilitator(s): Tanguy, V., Maura, J.