Taxonomy
Pachyplectron neocaledonicum
Synonyms
Physurus leratii Kraenzl. • Pachyplectron violaceum (Kraenzl.) Guillaumin
Pachyplectron leratii (Kraenzl.) Guillaumin
• Physurus violaceus Kraenzl.
Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 28/06/2016Protected species -
in Southern Province , in Northern Province
Pachyplectron neocaledonicum is an endemic terrestrial orchid of New Caledonia, widespread in Grande Terre, from Kaala in the north to Pic du Grand Kaori in the south of Grande Terre. It occurs in humid forest at an altitudinal range 100-300 m asl. Pachyplectron neocaledonicum is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Pachyplectron neocaledonicum is an endemic terrestrial orchid of New Caledonia, widespread in Grande Terre, from Kaala in the north to Pic du Grand Kaori in the south of Grande Terre.
Population
Population size is unknown.
Habitat
Pachyplectron neocaledonicum occurs in humid forest at an altitudinal range 100-300 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem directly threatened.
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.
Hallé N.; Aubréville A.; Leroy J. F.; 1977. Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 8: Orchidaceae.
Experts
Assessor(s): Laudereau, C., Butin, J., Antheaume, C., Cazé, H., Cazé, H., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Gâteblé, G., Maura, J.
Reviewer(s): Tanguy, V.
Facilitator(s): Tanguy, V., Maura, J.