Taxonomy
Bulbophyllum hexarhopalon
Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 29/01/2016Protected species -
in Northern Province
Bulbophyllum hexarhopalon is an autochtonous epiphytic orchid of New Caledonia, widespread on Grande Terre (main island) : from Ilot Casy to Col d'Amos. B. hexarhopalon is a species mostly observed on forest edges but also occurring in dense humid forest, on and open shrubland at an altitudinal range 20-1400 m. asl. With an area of occupancy and an extent of occurrence equal to 172 and 11300 km², B. hexarhopalon qualifies as Least Concern.
Geographical area
B. hexarhopalon is an endemic epiphytic orchid of New Caledonia, widespread on Grande Terre (main island) : from Ilot Casy to Col d'Amos.
Population
The population size is unknown but field observation report middle population size by station.
Habitat
B. hexarhopalon is a species mostly observed on forest edges but also occurring in dense humid forest, on and open shrubland at an altitudinal range 20-1400 m. asl.
Threats
This species does not seem threatened.
Conservation
B. hexarhopalon is protected by legislation in Province Nord and Province Sud and occurs in numerous protected areas : réserve de nature sauvage du Mont Panié, Réserve de nature sauvage du massif de l’Aoupinié, Parc des Grandes Fougères, réserve naturelle du Mont Humboldt, réserve naturelle du Mont Mou, Parc provincial de la Rivière Bleue, réserve naturelle de la Vallée de la Thy. There are no specific conservation measures in place or needed for this species.
Bibliography
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.
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Hallé N.; Aubréville A.; Leroy J. F.; 1977. Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 08 : Orchidaceae.
Experts
Assessor(s): Butin, J., Laudereau, C., Amice, R., Bruy, D., Chambrey, C., Dumontet, V., Garnier, D., Mandaoué, L., Maura, J., Tiavouane, J.
Reviewer(s): Tanguy, V.
Facilitator(s): Chanfreau, S.