Baloghia anisomera
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Baloghia |
| Species: | B. anisomera |
| Binomial name | |
| Baloghia anisomera | |
Baloghia anisomera is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a tree endemic to New Caledonia. The species was described in 1922, and is listed as Endangered by the IUCN.
Taxonomy
The species was described by André Guillaumin in 1922.[2]
Distribution
Baloghia anisomera is native to the wet tropical biome of central and south-east New Caledonia.[3] It is endemic to New Caledonia, and has an estimated extent of occurrence of 732 square kilometres (283 sq mi). The species is known from three locations.[1]
It grows in low forests and shrublands, on ultramafic substrates, at elevations up to 550 metres (1,800 ft).[1]
Description
Baloghia anisomera is a tree.[3]
Conservation
In 2018, the IUCN assessed Baloghia anisomera as Endangered. It is threatened by mining and fires. The species is legally protected in Province Nord, but is not known to be present in protected areas.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Amice, R.; Bruy, D.; Butin, J.P.; Cazé, H.; Chambrey, C.; Dumontet, V.; Fleurot, D.; Garnier, D. (2019). "Baloghia anisomera". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T156411332A158137379. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T156411332A158137379.en. Retrieved 2026-07-10.
- ↑ "Baloghia anisomera Guillaumin". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens.
- 1 2 "Baloghia anisomera". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-07-10.