Taxonomy
Common name :
Waikuri (nengone)
Synonyms
Hoya neocaledonica Schltr. • Hoya limoniaca S.MooreRed List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 24/10/2019
Hoya nicholsoniae is an autochtonous species from New Caledonia widely distrbuted across the Grande Terre as well as in Loyalty Islands, Belep islands and Ile des Pins. It is mainly found in mesic and humid forests of low and mid altitudes. This specis is quite abundant on calcareous substrates and is also found in volcano sedimentary and ultramafic substrates. The subpopulations of Grande Terre mainly the in the south west coast are threatened by Rusa deer and feral pigs (Munzinger & Gâteblé, 2017). However the species is common and does not seem globally threatened. Therefore with an Area of Occupancy (AOO) and Extent of Occurrence (EOO) being respectively estimated to be 172 and 54,120 km², Hoya nicholsoniae is considered Least concerned (LC).
Geographical area
It is an autochtonous species from New Caledonia widely distrbuted across the Grande Terre as well as in Loyalty Islands, Belep islands and Ile des Pins.
Population
It is very common in New Caledonia.
Habitat
It occurs in mesic and humid forests of low and mid altitudes. This specis is quite abundant on calcareous substrates and is also found in volcano sedimentary and ultramafic substrates.
Threats
Hoya nicholsoniae does not appear to be significantly threatened at the moment. Though some subpopulations may be impacted by bushfires and invasive species.
Conservation
This autochtonous species is protected by legislation in New Caledonia and it does occur in only one protected area : Parc des Grande Fougères.
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].
Boiteau Pierre avec collaboration de Lucie Allorge 1982. Flore de la Nouvelle Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 10 : Apocynacées.
LIEDE-SCHUMANN S., MEVE U., GÂTEBLÉ G., BARRIERA G. & FICI S. 2020. Apocynaceae p.p., Phellinaceae, Capparaceae : Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Experts
Assessor(s): Amice, R., Bruy, D., Butin, J., Cazé, H., Fleurot, D., Héquet, V., Lannuzel, G., Laudereau, C., Mandaoué, L., Vandrot, H., Pillon, Y.
Reviewer(s): Veillon, J.
Facilitator(s): Gâteblé, G., Meyer, S., Warimavute, G.