Basselinia pancheri
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Basselinia |
| Species: | B. pancheri |
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Basselinia pancheri is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae.[2] It is a palm tree endemic to New Caledonia.
Basselinia pancheri was first described in 1864, and received its current name in 1873. The IUCN lists the species as of Least Concern.
Taxonomy
[edit]The species was first described as Kentia pancheri in 1864, by Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart and Jean Antoine Arthur Gris. It has also been placed in Cyphokentia and Clinostigma. The current name of the species was first used by Eugène Vieillard in 1873.[2]
Distribution
[edit]Basselinia pancheri is native to west and south New Caledonia,[2] and grows throughout Grande Terre. It is more common in the south. The species' estimated extent of occurrence is 12,413 square kilometres (4,793 sq mi).[1]
The species is found in dense humid forests, and in shrublands. It grows in serpentine soil, at elevations of 96–1,100 metres (315–3,609 ft).[1]
Description
[edit]Basselinia pancheri is a palm tree that grows up to 15 metres (49 ft) high. It grows in the subcanopy, or emerges above the canopy, and is a dominant species in disturbed forests.[1]
The trees are solitary, or rarely grow in clusters.[1]
Uses
[edit]Basselinia pancheri seeds are sold to the international horticultural trade.[1]
Conservation
[edit]In 2016, the IUCN listed Basselinia pancheri as of Least Concern. Some subpopulations are affected by mining and fires.[1]
Basselinia pancheri is legally protected in Province Nord, and occurs in protected areas, including Mont Panié and Blue River Provincial Park.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Amice, R.; Canel, J.; Ugolini, D.; Butin, J.-P.; Fleurot, D.; Garnier, D.; Goxe, J.; Henry, B. (2017). "Basselinia pancheri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017 e.T38442A115775288. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T38442A115775288.en. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
- 1 2 3 4 "Basselinia pancheri". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
External links
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Data related to Basselinia pancheri at Wikispecies
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