Taxonomy
Plerandra gabriellae
Synonyms
Schefflera affinis Baill. • Schefflera marcellana Baill.
Schefflera golip Baill.
• Schefflera gabriellae Baill.
Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 10/12/2014
Plerandra gabriellae is an endemic, widespread tree in New Caledonia (Grande Terre, Lifou, Maré).With an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 36,000 km², an area of occupancy (AOO) of 666 km², over 50 known subpopulations, some of which occur within a protected area (Parc Provincial de la Rivière Bleue, Réserve naturelle de la Vallée de la Thy, Parc des grandes fougères) and an increasing population due to its success in degraded habitat, Plerandra gabriellae is assigned a status of Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Plerandra gabriellae is a widespread endemic to New Caledonia (Grande Terre, Lifou, Maré).
Population
Plerandra gabriellae is abundant in New Caledonia (especially in degraded habitat).
Habitat
Plerandra gabriellae is found in dense humid forest on various substrates.
Threats
There are no obvious threats.
Conservation
Plerandra gabriellae occurs in some protected areas (Parc Provincial de la Rivière Bleue, Réserve naturelle de la Vallée de la Thy, Parc des grandes fougères). Dense humid forests are a patrimonial ecosystem protected by the Code de l'Environnement of Province Sud.
Bibliography
Lowry, P. P. II; G. M. Plunkett and D. G. Frodin 2013. Revision of Plerandra A. Gray (Araliaceae). I. A synopsis of the genus with an expanded circumscription and a new infrageneric classification. Brittonia(65) , p.42-61.
Lowry, P. P. II; G. M. Plunkett; D. G. Frodin; C. Rodrigues Vaz; M. Gostel and A. N. Nicolas 2016. Revision of Plerandra A. Gray (Araliaceae). III. A taxonomic treatment of Plerandra subg. Dizygotheca..
Experts
Assessor(s): Tanguy, V.
Reviewer(s): Schatz, G.
Contributor(s): Garnier, D., Lowry, P., Gâteblé, G., Fleurot, D., Butin, J., Vandrot, H., Birnbaum, P., Anquez, M., Cazé, H., Amice, R., Barrabé, L.
Facilitator(s): Schatz, G.