Taxonomy
Synonyms
Panicum oxyphyllum Hochst. ex Steud.Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 31/01/2023
Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum is an autochtonous herb from New Caledonia, where it is distributed in the north of Grande, with the exception of a collection at Païta. This species is probably not well enough collected and may have a wider range of distribution than the actual distribution. It occurs in various habitats (natural and degraded humid forest and dry forest edge) on volcano-sedimentary and serpentine substrates up to 200 m asl. This species is very common and this species does not seem to be threatened. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) are estimated at 9,119 and 72 km², respectively. Therefore, Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum is listed as Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum is an autochtonous herb from New Caledonia,where it is distributed in the north of Grande, with the exception of a collection at Païta. This species is probably not well enough collected and may have a wider range of distribution than the actual distribution.
Population
Population size is unknown, but field observations indicate that this species is very common.
Habitat
Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum occurs in various habitats (natural and degraded humid forest and dry forest edge) on volcano-sedimentary and serpentine substrates up to 200 m asl.
Threats
This species is very common and this species does not seem to be threatened.
Conservation
Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum is not protected by legislation in New Caledonia and it does not occur in any protected area.
Bibliography
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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.
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Experts
Assessor(s): Amice, R., Barrière, R., Bruy, D., Butaud, J., Cazé, H., Eltabet, N., Garnier, D., Laudereau, C.
Reviewer(s): Lannuzel, G.
Facilitator(s): Fourdrain, A., Warimavute, G.