Taxonomy

endemique
UICN

Red List Status -

Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 10/05/2016

Pycnandra pubiflora is largely distributed across Grande Terre in New Caledonia, from Forêt de Saille to Goro. It is found in humid forest on ultramafic substrate at an altitudinal range 500-890 m asl. This species is largely distributed and does not seem directly threatened. Pycnandra pubiflora is considered Least Concern (LC).

Geographical area


Pycnandra pubiflora is largely distributed across the southern part of Grande Terre in New Caledonia, from Forêt de Saille to Goro.

Population


This species is quite common. It is known from twelve sub-populations.

Habitat


Pycnandra pubiflora is found in humid forest on ultramafic substrate at an altitudinal range 500-890 m asl.

Threats


This species does not seem globally threatened. Some subpopulations may be threatened by mining activities: Goro (VALE).

Conservation


Unprotected by legislation, Pycnandra pubiflora occurs in several protected areas : Massif du Kouakoué, Forêt de Saille, Haute Yaté, Haute Dumbéa, Forêt cachée, la Dumbéa, Montagne des sources, Barrage de Yaté, Pic du grand Kaori, Pic du Pin, Rivière bleue.

Bibliography


Swenson U. and Muzinger J. 2010. Taxonomic revision of Pycnandra subgenus Trouettia (Sapotaceae), with six new species from New Caledonia. Australian Systematic Botany(23) , p.333-370.

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.

Experts


Assessor(s): Cazé, H., Garnier, D., Goxe, J., Héquet, V., McCoy, S.

Reviewer(s): Gâteblé, G.

Contributor(s): Munzinger, J., Swenson, U.

Facilitator(s): Maura, J., Bernard-Musmann, M.


Geographical distribution