Taxonomy
Common name :
Cerisier bleu, hmetrewen (drehu), hândo, so (xârâcùù)
Synonyms
Elaeocarpus major Kunth • Elaeocarpus subglobosus Merr.Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 02/03/2018Protected species -
in Northern Province
Elaeocarpus angustifolius is a native tree, that has a wide distribution in New Caledonia. It is found all across Grande Terre (from Prony to Poum), as well as the Isle of Pines (île des Pins) and the Loyalty Islands. It occurs in primary or secondary forest on ultramafic or volcano-sedimentary soil up to 500 m asl. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) are 49,743 and 216 km², respectively. Some subpopulations are impacted by bushfires and urbanization, but globally the species is not threatened. Therefore, E. angustifolius is listed as Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
E. angustifolius is native to New Caledonia, where it has a wide distribution across Grande Terre (from Prony to Poum), the Isle of Pines (île des Pins) and the Loyalty Islands (Lifou, Maré, Ouvéa).
Population
Population size is unknown.
Habitat
E. angustifolius occurs in primary or secondary forest on ultramafic or volcano-sedimentary soil up to 500 m asl.
Threats
Some subpopulations are impacted by bushfires and urbanization, but globally the species is not threatened. The New-Caledonian population could genetically suffer from the import of Australian individuals.
Conservation
This species is protected by legislation in Province Nord and occurs probably in several protected areas: mont Panié, Aoupinié, Parc des Grandes Fougères, Vallée de la Thy, Parc de la Rivière Bleue. It is recommended to regulate or stop the import of Australian individuals, which could pollute the New Caledonian genetic pool.
Bibliography
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Tirel, C. & Jérémie, J. 1982. Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 11 : Eléocarpacées, Monimiacées, Amborellacées, Athérospermatacées, Triméniacées, Chloranthacées.
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Experts
Assessor(s): Amice, R., Bruy, D., Fleurot, D., Gâteblé, G., Garnier, D., Lannuzel, G., Mandaoué, L., Vandrot, H., Hequet, V.
Reviewer(s): Tanguy, V.
Facilitator(s): Warimavute, G., Barrabé, L., Meyer, S.