Taxonomy
Bulbophyllum samoanum
Synonyms
Bulbophyllum christophersenii L.O.WilliamsRed List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 29/01/2016Protected species -
in Northern Province
Bulbophyllum samoanum is a endemic epiphyt orchid of New Caledonia restricted to northern part of Grande Terre between Tchamba and Colnett. B. samoanum occurs in dense humid forest at an altitudinal range 50-400 m. asl. With an area of occupancy and an extent of occurrence equal to 28 and 563 km², B. samoanum qualifies as Least Concern.
Geographical area
B. samoanum is a endemic epiphyt orchid of New Caledonia restricted to northern part of Grande Terre between Tchamba and Colnett.
Population
Where it occurs, population is quite abundant.
Habitat
B. samoanum occurs in dense humid forest at an altitudinal range 50-400 m. asl.
Threats
This species does not seem threatened.
Conservation
B. samoanum is protected by legislation in Province Nord and Province Sud but does not occur in any protected area. Field surveys in Amoa valley, where B. samoanum could occur, should be conducted.
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 8: 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.