Taxonomy
Synonyms
Trisema lanceolatum Bureau ex Beauvis. • Hibbertia insulana Baker f.Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 27/04/2015Hibbertia lanceolata is an endemic tree discontinuously distributed on the main island of New Caledonia and on île des Pins. With an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 10,695 km2, an area of occupancy (AOO) of 52 km2 and probably more than the 11 known subpopulations, Hibbertia lanceolata is assigned a status of Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Hibbertia lanceolata is an endemic tree of New Caledonia widely spread on the main island.
Population
Population size is unknown. The individuals found are mostly isolated plant.
Habitat
It is found in ligno-herbaceous shrubland and at the edge of humid forest on ultramafic soils at an altitudinal range 20-850 m asl.
Threats
H.lanceolata may be affected by fire and mining activities. However, it has a large distribution and it does not seem threatened.
Conservation
H.lanceolata is not protected by legislation and does not occur in any protected area.
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Experts
Assessor(s): Veillon, J., Amice, R., Butin, J., Cazé, H., Garnier, D., Lannuzel, G., Leborgne, T., McCoy, S.
Reviewer(s): Tanguy, V.
Facilitator(s): Chanfreau, S.