Baloghia pulchella
| Baloghia pulchella | |
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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. pulchella |
| Binomial name | |
| Baloghia pulchella | |
Baloghia pulchella 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 is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
Taxonomy
Ferdinand Albin Pax published the name Baloghia pulchella in 1911, following an earlier invalid publication by Rudolf Schlechter.[2]
Distribution
Baloghia pulchella is native to the wet tropical biome of New Caledonia.[3] It is endemic to New aledonia, and known only from Mount Dzumac, in southern Grande Terre. The species' extent of occurrence is around 16 square kilometres (6.2 sq mi).[1]
The species grows in shrublands, on ultramafic substrates, at elevations of 400–900 metres (1,300–3,000 ft).[1]
Description
Baloghia pulchella is a shrub or tree.[3]
Conservation
In 2018, the IUCN assessed Baloghia pulchella as Critically Endangered. The species is known from a single location, and has not been observed since 1983. It is threatened by fires, human intrusion, and feral pigs.[1]
Baloghia pulchella is not legally protected, but has been found in Réserve Naturelle de la Haute-Dumbéa, a protected area.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Amice, R.; Bruy, D.; Butin, J.-P.; Cazé, H.; Chambrey, C.; Dumontet, V.; Fleurot, D.; Garnier, D. (2020). "Baloghia pulchella". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T156414085A158137234. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T156414085A158137234.en. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- ↑ "Baloghia pulchella Schltr. ex Pax". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens.
- 1 2 "Baloghia pulchella". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-07-28.