Taxonomy
Liparis disepala
Synonyms
Gastrodia sesamoides sensuRed List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 18/02/2016Protected species -
in Northern Province
Liparis disepala is an endemic species of New Caledonia largely distributed on Grande Terre (main island) and Ile des Pins. L. disepala is found in shrubland, humid forest on ultramafic substrate and in gallery forest on schist. With an area of occupancy and an extent of occurrence equal to 152 and 11,519 km² respectively, L. disepala is considered Least Concern.
Geographical area
L. disepala is an endemic species of New Caledonia largely distributed on Grande Terre (main island) and Ile des Pins.
Population
Population size is unknown.
Habitat
Liparis disepala occurs in savannah, shrubland, humid forest on ultramafic substrate and in gallery forest on schist.
Threats
L.disepala does not seem threatened.
Conservation
L. disepala is protected in Province Sud and Province Nord and occurs in five protected areas : réserve naturelle du Pic Ningua, Parc Provincial de la Rivière Bleue, réserve naturelle des Chutes de la Madeleine, Parc de la Dumbéa, réserve naturelle de la Vallée de la Thy.
Bibliography
Hallé N.; Aubréville A.; Leroy J. F.; 1977. Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 08 : Orchidaceae.
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.
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Experts
Assessor(s): Butin, J., Laudereau, C., Antheaume, C., Cazé, H., Garnier, D., Fleurot, D., Letocart, D., Letocart, I., McCoy, S.
Reviewer(s): Tanguy, V.
Facilitator(s): Chanfreau, S.