Baloghia balansae
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Baloghia |
| Species: | B. balansae |
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Baloghia balansae is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a shrub or tree endemic to New Caledonia. The species was described in 1911, and has been assessed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
Taxonomy
The species was described by Ferdinand Albin Pax in 1911.[3]
Distribution
Baloghia balansae is native to the wet tropical biome of central Grande Terre, New Caledonia. It is endemic to New Caledonia.[2][1] The species' estimated extent of occurrence is 1,320 square kilometres (510 sq mi). It grows in dense humid forests, on volcanic sediments and ultramafic substrates, at elevations of 300–500 metres (980–1,640 ft).[1]
Description
Baloghia balansae is a shrub or tree.[2]
Conservation
In 2018, the IUCN assessed Baloghia balansae as Vulnerable. The species is threatened by fires, feral pigs, and the Rusa deer.[1]
Baloghia balansae is not legally protected, but does occur in the protected area of Nodéla.[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 balansae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T156411420A158139880. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T156411420A158139880.en. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
- 1 2 3 "Baloghia balansae". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
- ↑ "Baloghia balansae Pax". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens.