Taxonomy

Pycnandra decandra subsp. coriacea (Baill.) Swenson & Munzinger
endemique
UICN

Red List Status -

Near Threatened (NT) , assessed in 10/05/2016

Pycnandra decandra subsp. coriacea is an endemic Shrub or treelet distributed discontinuously on Grande Terre in New Caledonia, from Prony to Plaine des lacs in the South and Kouaoua to Mont Ouazangou in the North. It is found in shrubland on ultramafic substrate at an altitudinal range 100-700 m asl. The main impact identified comes from ongoing mining activities. Therefore, this species does not seem globally threatened. Its area of occupancy (AOO) and extent of occurrence (EOO) being respectively estimated to 108 and 8,015 km², Pycnandra decandra subsp. coriacea is considered Near Threatened (NT) close to VU B1ab(iii,v)+2ab(iii,v) with a decline of habitat quality and number of mature individuals and a number of locations close to 10.

Geographical area


Pycnandra decandra subsp. coriacea is an endemic Shrub or treelet distributed discontinuously on Grande Terre in New Caledonia, from Prony to Plaine des lacs in the South and Kouaoua to Mont Ouazangou in the North.

Population


It is known from 10-12 subpopulations.

Habitat


Pycnandra decandra subsp. coriacea is found in shrubland on ultramafic substrate at an altitudinal range 100-700 m asl.

Threats


This species does not seem globally threatened. Some subpopulations may be threatened by mining activities: Koniambo (KNS), Goro (VALE), Ouazangou (NMC) or bushfires.

Conservation


Unprotected by legislation, this species is found in one protected area : Chutes de la Madeleine.

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): Munzinger, J., Swenson, U.

Facilitator(s): Tanguy, V.


Geographical distribution