Taxonomy
Synonyms
Trema orientalis var. viridis Lauterb.Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 08/11/2022
Trema cannabina is an native species widely distributed across the Grande Terre, as well as Belep islands, Ile des Pins and Loyalty island (Lifou). This species occurs in degraded areas. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) is equal to 52,563 km² and its area of occupancy (AOO) equal to160 km², respectively. It is a pioneer plant of forests. It is quite common and does not seem threatened. Therefore, Trema cannabina is listed as Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Trema cannabina is native to New Caledonia where it is widely distributed across the Grande Terre, as well as Belep islands, Ile des Pins and Loyalty island (Lifou).
Population
The population size is not known. Field observations indicate a species quite common.
Habitat
This species occurs in degraded areas. It is a pioneer plant of forests.
Threats
This species does not seem to be threatened.
Conservation
Trema cannabina is not protected by legislation in New Caledonia but it does occur in two protected areas : Vallée de la Thy, Aoupinié.
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].
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., Bruy, D., Cazé, H., Garnier, D., Laudereau, C., Mandaoué, L., Eltabet, N., Vandrot, H.
Reviewer(s): Gâteblé, G.
Facilitator(s): Warimavute, G., Fourdrain, A.