Taxonomy
Chiastocaulon raetzelii
Red List Status -
Description
Distribution
It is reportedly restricted to the Southern Province of New Caledonia.
Habitat
It occurs in montane rainforests on ultrabasic substrates at elevations from 800 to 1200 m.
Etymology:
"The species is named in honour of Stefan Rätzel, an enthusiastic German botanist, specialist of a wide range of plant groups. He accompanied the senior author on his second visit to New Caledonia and pointed out in the field some easily overlooked bryophytes." (Muller &Thouvenot, 2021).