Taxonomy
Synonyms
Tropalanthe sealyae S.MooreRed List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 10/05/2016
Pycnandra benthamii is an endemic tree of New Caledonia largely distributed across Grande Terre from Forêt Nord to Pouébo. It is essentially found in humid forest on volcano-sedimentary substrate at an altitudinal range 75-1000 m asl. This species is largely distributed and does not seem directly threatened. Pycnandra benthamii is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Pycnandra benthamii is largely distributed across Grande Terre in New Caledonia, from La Foa to Pouébo.
Population
This species is quite common. It is known from 10 sub-populations.
Habitat
Pycnandra benthamii is essentially found in humid forest on volcano-sedimentary substrate at an altitudinal range 75-1000 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem globally threatened.
Conservation
Unprotected by legislation, P. benthamii occurs in three protected areas : Aoupinié, Mont Panié, Parc des Grandes Fougères.
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.
Swenson U. and Muzinger J. 2016. Five new species and a systematic synopsis of Pycnandra (Sapotaceae), the largest endemic genus in New Caledonia. Australian Systematic Botany(29) , p.1-40.
Swenson U. and Muzinger J. 2009. Revision of Pycnandra subgenus Pycnandra (Sapotaceae), a genus endemic to New Caledonia. Australian Systematic Botany(22) , p.437-465.
Experts
Assessor(s): Amice, R., Dumontet, V., Fleurot, D., Vandrot, H., Veillon, J.
Reviewer(s): Gâteblé, G.
Contributor(s): Swenson, U., Munzinger, J.
Facilitator(s): Tanguy, V.