Rare or threatened vascular plants of Lord Howe Island
Abstract
The native and endemic vascular flora of Lord Howe Island (31°35'S 159°05'E) is assessed for rareness and threatened status using three axes-distribution, abundance and threat. Seven angiosperms are believed to have become extinct since 1853. Of the 118 native angiosperms 25 are rare, 3 endangered and 4 vulnerable. Of the 62 endemic angiosperms 9 are rare, 1 is vulnerable. Of the 26 native ferns 5 are rare, 1 is vulnerable. Of the 17 endemic ferns, 3 are rare, 2 are endangered and 1 is vulnerable. The rarest species, known from fewer than ten individuals, are recent invaders. Proposed reserves are sufficient to protect all species except three restricted to grazed swamps or estuaries.
- Publication:
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Biological Conservation
- Pub Date:
- 1983
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0006-3207(83)90084-8
- Bibcode:
- 1983BCons..27..125P