Taxonomy
Synonyms
Marsdenia neomicrostoma Meve, Gâteblé & LiedeRed List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 24/10/2019
Leichhardtia neomicrostoma is an endemic small shrub from New Caledonia, restricted to the north western part of Grande Terre (main island) as well as Baaba island, Yandé island and Art island. Leichhardtia neomicrostoma occurs in shrubland on ultramafic substrates at an altitude range of 0 and 850 m asl. Despite having an Area of Occupancy (AOO) and an Extent of Occurrence (EOO) equal to 128 and 2,630 km², Leichhardtia neomicrostoma has no apparent threat, and is not thought to approach the requirements for listing as threatened. It is listed as Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Leichhardtia neomicrostoma is endemic to New Caledonia and it is restricted to the north western part of Grande Terre (main island) as well as Baaba island, Yandé island and Art island.
Population
Population size is unknown but based on field observations it is a common species.
Habitat
Leichhardtia neomicrostoma occurs in shrubland on ultramafic substrates up to 850 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem to be threatened although some subpopulations may be threatened by bushfires.
Conservation
Leichhardtia neomicrostoma is not protected by legislation in New Caledonia and it does not occur in any protected areas.
Bibliography
Munzinger J., Morat Ph., Jaffré T., Gâteblé G., Pillon Y., Rouhan G., Bruy, D., Veillon J.-M., & M. Chalopin 2020. FLORICAL: Checklist of the vascular indigenous flora of New Caledonia [continuously updated].
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Boiteau Pierre avec collaboration de Lucie Allorge 1982. Flore de la Nouvelle Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 10 : Apocynacées.
LIEDE-SCHUMANN S., MEVE U., GÂTEBLÉ G., BARRIERA G. & FICI S. 2020. Apocynaceae p.p., Phellinaceae, Capparaceae : Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Experts
Assessor(s): Amice, R., Bruy, D., Butin, J., Cazé, H., Fleurot, D., Héquet, V., Lannuzel, G., Laudereau, C., Mandaoué, L., Vandrot, H., Pillon, Y.
Reviewer(s): Veillon, J.
Facilitator(s): Meyer, S., Warimavute, G., Gâteblé, G.