Styphelia cymbulae (Labill.) Spreng.

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A pretty shrub or small tree with narrow, green or bluish green leaves and groups of small white flowers in the leaf axils, followed by small, orange fruits. It is widely distributed throughout New Caledonia, Fiji and Vanuatu (on Anatom and Erromango) and would make a wonderful ornamental for tropical and warm temperate regions.

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GEOGRAPHICAL AREA

S. cymbulae is a common and abundant shrub native to New Caledonia, where it is largely distributed from the south to the north of Grande Terre, as well as the Bélep islands and Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines). It is also found in Fiji and Vanuatu.

POPULATION

Population size is unknown, but field observations indicate a common species that is locally abundant.

HABITAT

S. cymbulae is found in shrubland or transitional forests, as well as river banks and forest edges on ultramafic substrate up to 1,345 m asl.

THREATS

This species is not globally threatened, although some subpopulations might be impacted by mining activities: Kopéto, Kouaoua, Camp des Sapins, Plateau et Tiébaghi (SLN), Michel 38, Nakéty et Cap Bocage (SMT), Goro (Vale), Vulcain (SMGM), Koniambo (KNS) Ouazangou (NMC).

CONSERVATION

S. cymbulae is not protected by any legislation in New Caledonia but it occurs in numerous protected areas: Forêt de Saille, Pic du grand Kaori, Vallée de la Thy, la Dumbéa, Foret Nord, Montagne des sources, Aoupinié, Haute Dumbéa, Rivière bleue, Chutes de la Madeleine, Forêt cachée, Massif du Kouakoué, Mont Humboldt, Mont Do, Ilot de Pam, Haute Yaté, Parc des Grandes Fougères. This species should be collected more, and genetic studies are suggested in order to facilitate species identification within this genus.

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