Taxonomy
Synonyms
Tropalanthe controversa GuillauminRed List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 10/05/2016
Pycnandra controversa is an endemic tree of New Caledonia largely distributed across Grande Terre from Mount Mandjélia to Mount Pembaï. It is essentially found in humid forest on volcano-sedimentary substrate at an altitudinal range 450-1150 m asl. This species is largely distributed and does not seem directly threatened. Pycnandra controversa is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Pycnandra controversa is largely distributed across Grande Terre in New Caledonia, from Mount Mandjélia to Mount Pembaï.
Population
This species is quite common. It is known from 10-12 sub-populations.
Habitat
Pycnandra controversa is found in humid forest on volcano-sedimentary substrate at an altitudinal range 450-1150 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem globally threatened.
Conservation
Unprotected by legislation, P. controversa occurs in two protected areas : Mont Panié, Aoupinié.
Bibliography
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.
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.
Swenson U. and Muzinger J. 2010. Revision of Pycnandra subgenus Achradotypus (Sapotaceae), with five new species from New Caledonia. Australian Systematic Botany(23) , p.185-216.
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.