Taxonomy
Synonyms
Tieghemopanax lecardii R.Vig.Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 09/12/2016
Polyscias lecardii is an endemic tree/small tree of New Caledonia discontinuously spread in Grande Terre (Panié massif, Aoupinié, Nékando). It occurs in forest at mid and high altitude 700- 1,500 m asl. This species does not seem directly threatened. Polyscias lecardii is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Polyscias lecardii is an endemic tree/small tree of New Caledonia discontinuously spread in Grande Terre (Panié massif, Aoupinié, Nékando).
Population
Population size is unknown.
Habitat
It occurs in forest on volcano-sedimentary and ultramafic substrates at mid and high altitude (700- 1,500 m asl).
Threats
This species does not seem directly threatened thanks to its altitudinal habitat.
Conservation
Polyscias lecardii is not protected by local legislation. It occurs in three protected areas : Mont Panié, Mont Humboldt and Aoupinié.
Bibliography
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
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.
Lowry P.P.L. and Plunkett G.M. 2018. A Taxonomic revision of Polyscias subg. Tieghemopanax.
Experts
Assessor(s): Lowry, P., Amice, R., Bruy, D., Butin, J., Cazé, H., Dumontet, V., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Goxe, J., Héquet, V., Lannuzel, G., McCoy, S., Schatz, G., Suprin, B., Tanguy, V., Vandrot, H., Veillon, J.
Reviewer(s): Maura, J.
Facilitator(s): Tanguy, V., Warimavute, G.