Taxonomy
Synonyms
Leptostylis petiolata VinkRed List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 10/05/2016Protected species -
in Northern Province
Pycnandra petiolata is an edemic shrub largely distributed across Grande Terre in New Caledonia, from Ile Yande to Ile des Pins. It is found in shrubland on ultramafic substrate at an altitudinal range 10-700 m asl. This species is largely distributed and does not seem directly threatened. Pycnandra petiolata is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Pycnandra petiolata is largely distributed across Grande Terre in New Caledonia, from Ile Yande to Ile des Pins.
Population
This species is quite common. It is known from 20-25 sub-populations.
Habitat
Pycnandra petiolata is found in shrubland on ultramafic substrate at an altitudinal range 10-700 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem globally threatened. Some subpopulations may be threatened by uncontrolled bushfire and mining activities: Tiebaghi (SLN).
Conservation
Pycnandra petiolata is protected by legislation in Province Nord and occurs in two protected areas : Haute Dumbéa, la Dumbéa.
Bibliography
Swenson U. and Muzinger J. 2015. Revision of Pycnandra subgenus Leptostylis and description of subgenus Wagapensia (Sapotaceae), a genus endemic to New Caledonia. Australian Systematic Botany(28) , p.91-110.
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Swenson U. and Muzinger J. 2016. Five new species and a systematic synopsis of Pycnandra (Sapotaceae), the largest endemic genus in New Caledonia. Australian Systematic Botany(29) , p.1-40.
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., Dumontet, V., Fleurot, D., Vandrot, H., Veillon, J.
Reviewer(s): Gâteblé, G.
Contributor(s): Swenson, U., Munzinger, J.
Facilitator(s): Tanguy, V.