Taxonomy
Synonyms
Weinmannia linearisepala GuillauminRed List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 21/07/2016
Cunonia linearisepala is an endemic tree of New Caledonia. It is essentially found in humid forest at low altitude on various substrates (50-500 m asl). This species is largely distributed and does not seem directly threatened. Cunonia linearisepala is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Cunonia linearisepala's distribution is a bit enigmatis as disjointed : in southern Grande Terre from Mont-Mou to Rivière des Pirogues to Yaté and in the north-west in Houaïlou and Hienghène.
Population
Population size is unknown.
Habitat
It is essentially found in humid forest at low altitudeon various substrates (50-500 m asl).
Threats
This species does not seem globally threatened. The Koghis subpopulation may be threatened by Nouméa urbanization.
Conservation
Unprotected by legislation, this species is found in numerous protected areas : Mont Panié, Vallée de la Thy, Rivière bleue, Mont Mou.
Bibliography
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
H. C. F. Hopkins, J. C. Bradford, B. Donovan, Y. Pillon, J. Munzinger, B. Fogliani 2015. Floral biology of the Cunoniaceae in New Caledonia and the role of insects, birds and geckos as potential pollinators.
Morat, P.; Jaffré, T.; Tronchet, F.; Munzinger, J.; Pillon, Y.; Veillon, J.-M. and Chalopin, M. 2012. The taxonomic database « FLORICAL » and characteristics of the indigenous flora of New Caledonia. Adansonia(334) , p.177-219.
Helen Fortune Hopkins, Yohan Pillon, Ruurd Hoogland 2015. Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie : Cunoniaceae.
Experts
Assessor(s): Pillon, Y., Bruy, D., Butin, J., Fleurot, D., Gâteblé, G., Hequet, V., Letocart, D., Letocart, I., Tanguy, V., Tiavouane, J., Tron, F.
Reviewer(s): Fogliani, B.
Contributor(s): Fortune-Hopkins, H., Couhia, J., Brinkert, M.
Facilitator(s): Tanguy, V., Maura, J.