Taxonomy
Synonyms
Glochidion bourgeoisii (Baill.) Müll.Arg. • Phyllanthus bourgeoisii Baill.Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 20/08/2020
Description
Phyllanthus bourgeoisii is an autochthonous species of New Caledonia up to 0.5-2.5 m high, widely distributed in the Grande Terre. This species is also present in Solomon islands and in Papua New Guinea. This species occurs along the side of water courses up to 500 m asl. It has an Extent of Occurrence (EOO) equal to 5,114 km² and a minimum Area of Occupancy (AOO) of 128 km², but it does not appear to be significantly threatened at the moment. Therefore, Phyllanthus bourgeoisii is assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Phyllanthus bourgeoisii is an autochthonous species of New Caledonia, widely distributed in the Grande Terre. This species is also present in Solomon islands and Papua New Guinea.
Population
Population size is unknown.
Habitat
Phyllanthus bourgeoisii occurs in forests along the side of water courses up to 500 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem to be threatened.
Conservation
Phyllanthus genus is protected by legislation in Province Nord. Phyllanthus bourgeoisii does occur in only one protected area: Mont Panié.
Bibliography
McPherson, G.; Schmid, M. 1991. Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 17 : Euphorbiaceae II Phyllanthaceae.
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.
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Experts
Assessor(s): Amice, R., Barrière, R., Butin, J., Cazé, H., Dumontet, V., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Gâteblé, G., Héquet, V., Laudereau, C., Vandrot, H., Veillon, J.
Reviewer(s): Lannuzel, G.
Facilitator(s): Meyer, S., Warimavute, G.