Nalbaugh Nematolepis - profile

Indicative distribution

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The areas shown in pink and/purple are the sub-regions where the species or community is known or predicted to occur. They may not occur thoughout the sub-region but may be restricted to certain areas. ( click here to see geographic restrictions). The information presented in this map is only indicative and may contain errors and omissions.

Scientific name: Nematolepis rhytidophylla

Conservation status in NSW: Vulnerable

Commonwealth status: Vulnerable

Profile last updated: 14 Apr 2022

Description

Nalbaugh Nematolepis is a large densely foliaged shrub to 3m tall with characteristic thick warty leaves which are heart-shaped. The white five-petalled flowers with long stamens are a centimetre across and are in clusters of up to three in the leaf axils.

Distribution

This species is found only at a few sites on the Nalbaugh Plateau in the South-East Forests National Park south-east of Bombala.

Habitat and ecology

The Nalbaugh Nematolepis grows in shrubby habitat in rocky areas or forms part of the understorey in open forest.

Regional distribution and habitat

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South East Corner

Threats

Inappropriate fire regimes including fire frequency (less than 5 years), intensity, seasonality, and scale
Population and distribution are extremely limited.
Risk of extinction due to a restricted distribution and small number of individuals
Infection of the species by Phytophthora cinnamomi.
Insufficient understanding of the distribution of the species
Insufficient understanding of the impact of weeds, feral animals and extreme weather on the species

Recovery strategies

Priority actions are the specific, practical things that must be done to recover a threatened species, population or ecological community. The Office of Environment and Heritage has identified 1 priority actions to help recover the Nalbaugh Nematolepis in New South Wales.

Activities to assist this species

Avoid burning populations until response to fire is known
Protect populations (if possible) after wildfire from further burning until plants reach reproductive maturity.
Monitor populations for changes to numbers or health.
Monitor regeneration following any wildfire to determine time to reproductive maturity.
Search likely habitat for other populations.

Information sources

Harden, G.J. (ed.) (2002) Flora of New South Wales. Volume 2, Revised Edition. UNSW, Sydney.

IBRA Bioregion	IBRA Subregion	Known or predicted	Geographic restrictions region

South East Corner

South East Coastal Ranges

Known

South of Bega Valley

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