Baloghia alternifolia
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Baloghia |
| Species: | B. alternifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Baloghia alternifolia | |
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Baloghia alternifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a shrub or tree endemic to New Caledonia. The IUCN lists the species as of Least Concern.
Taxonomy
The species was described by Henri Ernest Baillon in 1862.[3] Johannes Müller Argoviensis placed it in the genus Codiaeum.[2]
Distribution
Baloghia alternifolia is endemic to the wet tropical biome of New Caledonia.[2][1] It is common in Grande Terre, and present on the islands of Ouen and Belep. The species' extent of occurrence is around 17,741 square kilometres (6,850 sq mi).[1]
Baloghia alternifolia grows in forest edges and in shrublands, on ultramafic surfaces, at elevations of up to 600 metres (2,000 ft).[1]
Description
Baloghia alternifolia is a shrub or tree[2] with yellowish-white flowers.[4]
Conservation
In 2018, the IUCN assessed Baloghia alternifolia as of Least Concern. It may be affected by mining in Tiebaghi, and by fires. The species is not legally protected, but is found in protected areas.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Amice, R.; Bruy, D.; Butin, J.-P.; Cazé, H.; Chambrey, C.; Dumontet, V.; Fleurot, D.; Garnier, D. (2019). "Baloghia alternifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T156411223A158144436. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T156411223A158144436.en. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
- 1 2 3 4 "Baloghia alternifolia". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
- ↑ "Baloghia alternifolia Baill". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens.
- ↑ Baillon, Henri (1860). Adansonia; recueil d’observations botaniques (in Latin). Vol. 2. H. Baillon et F. Savy. pp. 216–217.