Taxonomy
Synonyms
Sarcolobus lifuensis GuillauminRed List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 24/10/2019
Sarcolobus retusus is an indigenous liana from New Caledonia widely spread and common on limestone formations of Loyalty Islands, Ile des Pins and the far south east part of Grande Terre at Kuébini. This species is common on limestone formations up to 50 m asl.There is no particular threats identified as it is not impacted by wild goats or any other invasive species. Therefore Sarcolobus retusus is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
It is an indigenous liana from New Caledonia widely spread and common on limestone formations of Loyalty Islands, Ile des Pins and the far south east part of Grande Terre at Kuébini.
Population
It is very common in New Caledonia.
Habitat
It is common on limestone formations up to 50 m asl.
Threats
Sarcolobus retusus does not appear to be significantly threatened at the moment. Though some subpopulations may be impacted by bushfires.
Conservation
Sarcolobus retusus is not protected by legislation in New Caledonia and it does not occur in any protected area.
Bibliography
Boiteau Pierre avec collaboration de Lucie Allorge 1982. Flore de la Nouvelle Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 10 : Apocynacées.
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].
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.