Taxonomy
Synonyms
Podocarpus alpinus var. arborescens Brongn. & Gris • Podocarpus alpinus var. caespitosus Pancher ex Brongn. & GrisRed List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 03/07/2017Protected species -
in Northern Province
Although the extent of occurrence (1169 km2) and the area of occupancy (88 km2) are within the thresholds for Endangered, none of the subpopulations appear to be in decline. This species is mainly present in undisturbed areas. Based on current information it is considered Least Concern.
Geographical area
This species is known from several montane areas in the southern massifs of New Caledonia. It has been recorded from 850 to 1,600 m asl.
Population
The total population size for this species is unknown, but as no decline has been observed or recorded, the population trend is assumed to be stable.
Habitat
Commonly found along rocky ridges and summits growing with other low shrubs.
Threats
Fires pose a potential threat throughout the range of this species and the expanson of mining could be a threat in some areas. Predicted increases in average annual temperature and changes in precipitation patterns could decrease the area suitable for this species and its associated vegetation.
Conservation
This species is known to occur in several protected areas, some of which are open to the possibility of mining.
Bibliography
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Jaffré, T., Munzinger, J. & Lowry, P.P. 2010. Threats to the conifer species found on New Caledonia’s ultramafic massifs and proposals for urgently needed measures to improve their protection.. Biodiversity and Conservation (19) , p.1485-1502.
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., Cazé, H., Dumontet, V., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Héquet, V., Lagrange, A., Lannuzel, G., McCoy, S., Suprin, B., Veillon, J.
Reviewer(s): Munzinger, J., Thomas, P., Gardner, M., Jaffré, T.
Contributor(s): Butaud, J., Gueugnier, C.
Facilitator(s): Tanguy, V., Maura, J.