Taxonomy
Baloghia drimiflora
Synonyms
Codiaeum drimiflorum Baill.Red List Status -
Near Threatened (NT) , assessed in 05/04/2018
Baloghia drimiflora is an endemic shrub restricted to the northwestern part of Grande Terre from Avangui to Poum as well as Yande island. It is found in in shrubland on ultramafic substrate, at an altitude range from 5 m to 500 m asl. The main impact identified may come from bushfires and mining activities and it is known from more than 10 locations. However this species is abundant and common. Its area of occupancy (AOO) and extent of occurrence (EOO) are respectively estimated to 144 and 3,859 km²,respectively. Therefore, B. drimiflora is considered Near Threatened (NT) close to VU B1ab(i,ii,iii,v)+2ab with a decline of all the concerned sub-criteria.
Geographical area
B. drimiflora is an endemic species to New Caledonia where it is restricted to the northwestern part of Grande Terre, from Avangui to Poum as well as at Yande island.
Population
Population size is unknown, but field prospections indicate a population locally abundant and common.
Habitat
B. drimiflora occurs in shrubland on ultramafic substrate, at an altitude range from 5 m to 500 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem globally threatened. However, the main impact identified may come from fires and mining activity (Tiebaghi (SLN)).
Conservation
B. drimiflora is not protected by any legislation in New Caledonia and it does not occur in any protected areas.
Bibliography
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
McPherson G.D & Tirel C. 1987. Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 14 : Euphorbiaceae I.
Munzinger J., Morat Ph., Jaffré T., Gâteblé G., Pillon Y., Tronchet F., Veillon J.-M. and M. Chalopin 2016. FLORICAL: Checklist of the vascular indigenous flora of New Caledonia. vers. 22.IV.2016.
Experts
Assessor(s): Amice, R., Bruy, D., Butin, J., Cazé, H., Chambrey, C., Dumontet, V., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Gâteblé, G., Goxe, J., Héquet, V., Veillon, J.
Reviewer(s): Lannuzel, G.
Facilitator(s): Barrabé, L., Meyer, S., Warimavute, G.