Taxonomy
Synonyms
Chrysophyllum gordoniifolium S.Moore • Ochrothallus gordoniifolius (S.Moore) Aubrév.Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 10/05/2016
Pycnandra gordoniifolia is an endemic tree of New Caledonia largely distributed across Grande Terre from Poami to Port Boisé. It is found in humid forest on various substrates at an altitudinal range 30-800 m asl. This species is largely distributed and does not seem directly threatened. Pycnandra gordoniifolia is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Pycnandra gordoniifolia is largely distributed across Grande Terre in New Caledonia, from Poami to Port Boisé.
Population
This species is quite common. It is known from 20-25 sub-populations.
Habitat
Pycnandra gordoniifolia is found in humid forest on various substrate at an altitudinal range 30-800 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem globally threatened. One subpopulation may be threatened by mining activities: Plateau (SLN)
Conservation
Unprotected by legislation, P. gordoniifolia occurs in one protected area: Foret Nord.
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): Cazé, H., Garnier, D., Goxe, J., Héquet, V., McCoy, S.
Reviewer(s): Gâteblé, G.
Contributor(s): Swenson, U., Munzinger, J.
Facilitator(s): Maura, J., Bernard-Musmann, M.