Taxonomy
Red List Status -
Near Threatened (NT) , assessed in 10/05/2016
Pycnandra bracteolata is an endemic tree of New Caledonia, restricted to the north-eastern part of Grande Terre, from Mont Colnett to Roches Ouaïème. It is found in dense humid forest at mid-altitude (670-980 m asl.) on volcano-sedimentary substrates. Uncontrolled bushfires constitute a potential threat at lower end of its altitudinal range. Pycnandra bracteolata is considered Near Threatened (NT) close to Vulnerable under criterion B.
Geographical area
Pycnandra bracteolata is endemic tree restricted to the northeast of Grande Terre, from Mount Colnett to Roches Ouaïème.
Population
It is known from three subpopulations: Mont Colnett, Mont Panié, Roches Ouaïème.
Habitat
This species is found in dense humid forest at mid-altitude (670-980 m asl.) on volcano-sedimentary substrate.
Threats
Some of the lowest subpopulations may be threatened by bushfires.
Conservation
Unprotected by legislation, this species is found in one protected area : Mont Panié.
Bibliography
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.
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
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.