Taxonomy
Pittosporum oreophilum
Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 24/07/2015
Pittosporum oreophilum is an endemic tree of New Caledonia which can reach 20 m in height, occuring mostly in low-mid altitude dense humid forest from the central, the south and north-eastern of Grande Terre. With an area of occupancy of 120 km² and an area of occurrence of 4,264 km², P. oreophilum is classified as Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Pittosporum oreophilum is an endemic tree of New Caledonia which can reach 20 m in height, occuring mostly in the central, the south and north-eastern of Grande Terre.
Population
Population size is not precisely known, but from last field observations sub-populations would be scattered by station.
Habitat
Pittosporum oreophilum is found at low-mid altitude dense humid forest strictly on sedimentary rocks (schist and greywackes).
Threats
P. oreophilum could be affected by fire, rusa deer (Rusa timorensis) and pigs. However due to its large distribution, this species does not appear to be threatened at the moment.
Conservation
Unprotected species by legislation, P. oreophilum is nevertheless known from several protected areas, namely : Parc des Grandes Fougères, réserve de nature sauvage du mont Panié, réserve de nature sauvage du massif de l’Aoupinié and réserve naturelle de la Vallée de la Thy. No observation has been done on Koghis since last collection of MacKee in 1956.
Bibliography
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Tirel, C. & Veillon J.-M. 2002. Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 24 : Pittosporaceae.
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.
Experts
Assessor(s): Gemmill, C., Veillon, J., Amice, R., Cazé, H., Dumontet, V., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Gâteblé, G., Letocart, I., Letocart, D., Maggia, L., Pain, A.
Reviewer(s): Tanguy, V.
Facilitator(s): Chanfreau, S.