Taxonomy
Common name :
Hêtre noueux, chêne gris de Farino
Synonyms
Haplopetalon multiflorum (Brongn. & Gris) Baill.Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 22/03/2023
Crossostylis multiflora, locally known as " hêtre noueux, chêne gris de Farino" is an autochtonous tree of New Caledonia, where it has wide distribution across Grande Terre. It occurs in dense humid forest at an altitude range up to 1,100 m asl. This species is very common and it does not seem to be threatened. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) are estimated at 8,186 and 260 km², respectively. Therefore, C. multiflora is listed as Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Crossostylis multiflora is an autochtonous species from New Caledonia where it is has wide distribution across Grande Terre.
Population
Population size is unknown, but field observations indicate that this species is common.
Habitat
This species occurs in dense humid forests up to 1,100 m asl.
Threats
This species is common and it does not seem to be threatened.
Conservation
Crossostylis multiflora is unprotected by legislation in New Caledonia but it occurs in six protected areas: Parc des Grandes Fougères, Mont Panié, Vallée de la Thy, Montagne des sources, Côte Oubliée, Aoupinié.
Bibliography
Munzinger J., Morat Ph., Jaffré T., Gâteblé G., Pillon Y., Rouhan G., Bruy, D., Veillon J.-M., & M. Chalopin 2020. FLORICAL: Checklist of the vascular indigenous flora of New Caledonia [continuously updated].
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
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): Amice, R., Bruy, D., Cazé, H., Eltabet, N., Garnier, D., Fleurot, D., Lannuzel, G., Laudereau, C., Vandrot, H.
Reviewer(s): Meyer, S.
Facilitator(s): Warimavute, G., Fourdrain, A.