Taxonomy
Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 09/12/2016
Polyscias calophylla is an endemic tree/small tree of New Caledonia spread in north-west Grande Terre. It occurs in shrubland on ultramafic substrate at an altitudinal range 40 - 800 m asl. This species does not seem directly threatened. Polyscias calophylla is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Polyscias calophylla is an endemic tree/small tree of New Caledonia spread in north-west Grande Terre.
Population
This species is common.
Habitat
It occurs in shrubland on ultramafic substrate at an altitudinal range 40 - 800 m asl.
Threats
Despite bein sensitive to vegetation degradation linked to bushfires and mining activities, this species does not seem directly threatened thanks to wide distribution in the area.
Conservation
Polyscias calophylla is not protected by local legislation. It does not occur in any protected area.
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.
Lowry P.P.L. and Plunkett G.M. 2018. A Taxonomic revision of Polyscias subg. Tieghemopanax.
Experts
Assessor(s): Lowry, P., Amice, R., Bruy, D., Butin, J., Cazé, H., Dumontet, V., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Goxe, J., Héquet, V., Lannuzel, G., McCoy, S., Schatz, G., Suprin, B., Tanguy, V., Vandrot, H., Veillon, J.
Reviewer(s): Maura, J.
Facilitator(s): Warimavute, G., Tanguy, V.