Taxonomy
Red List Status -
Near Threatened (NT) , assessed in 10/05/2016
Pycnandra cylindricarpa is an endemic tree restricted to the north-east part of Grande Terre in New Caledonia. It is found in humid forest on volcano-sedimentary substrate at an altitudinal range 450-1,270 m asl. The lower elevation subpopulations could be impacted by bushfires, but globally this species does not seem threatened. Its area of occupancy (AOO) and extent of occurrence (EOO) being respectively estimated to 40 and 1,425 km², Pycnandra cylindricarpa is considered Near Threatened (NT) close to VU B1ab(iii,v)+2ab(iii,v).
Geographical area
Pycnandra cylindricarpa is an endemic tree restricted to the north-east part of Grande Terre, from Aoupinié to Mont Colnett.
Population
It is known from six subpopulations: Mandjelia, Mont Colnett, Mont Panié (Wayem), Popomeou, Amoa Tchamba, Mt. Aoupinie. This species seems to be fairly common in Mont Colnett and more common that the actual distribution.
Habitat
Pycnandra cylindricarpa is found in humid forest on volcano-sedimentary substrate at an altitudinal range 450-1,270 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem globally threatened. Some of the lowest subpopulations may be threatened by bushfires.
Conservation
Unprotected by legislation, this species is found in one protected area : Aoupinié.
Bibliography
Swenson U. and Muzinger J. 2009. Revision of Pycnandra subgenus Pycnandra (Sapotaceae), a genus endemic to New Caledonia. Australian Systematic Botany(22) , p.437-465.
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.
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.
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.