Taxonomy
Synonyms
Austrobuxus gracilis AiryShaw • Austrobuxus pisocarpus AiryShawRed List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 08/11/2022
Longetia buxoides is a shrub growing up to 3 to 4 m high endemic from New Caledonia. This species is widely distributed across the Grande Terre, from Goro (the southern limit) to Poum (the northern limit of the distribution), as well as in Ile des Pins. It occurs in maquis on ultramafic substrate up to 350 m asl. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) is equal to 10,416 km² and an area of occupancy (AOO) equal to124 km², respectively. It is very common and does not seem threatened. Therefore, Longetia buxoides is listed as Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Longetia buxoides is endemic to New Caledonia where it is widely distributed across the Grande Terre, from Goro (the southern limit) to Poum (the upper limit of the distribution).
Population
The population size is not known. Field observations indicate that the species is very common.
Habitat
This species occurs in maquis on ultramfic substrate up to 350 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem to be threatened.
Conservation
Longetia buxoides is not protected by legislation in New Caledonia and it does not occur in any protected areas.
Bibliography
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].
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.
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): Fourdrain, A., Warimavute, G.