Smooth-leaved Plum - 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: Niemeyera chartacea

Conservation status in NSW: Endangered

Commonwealth status: Not listed

Gazetted date: 19 Apr 2002

Profile last updated: 15 Jun 2020

Description

Niemeyera chartacea is a small rainforest tree with hairy, rusty-brown new growth. The leaves are oval-shaped, broadest above the middle and 5-15 cm long. Fruit are 15-30 mm across, rounded, purple-black and have 1-2 seeds.

Distribution

The species occurs in Queensland and reaches its southern limit at the Brunswick River in north-eastern NSW, where it is known from only one site at Brunswick Heads.This population comprises only a few individuals.

Habitat and ecology

Subtropical rainforest.
Littoral and subtropical rainforest on coastal sands or soils derived from metasediments.

Regional distribution and habitat

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South Eastern Queensland

Threats

Competition from weeds, particularly Lantana, exotic vines and Bitou Bush.
Risk of local extinction due to restricted distribution.
Habitat destruction, fragmentation and disturbance.
Risk of local extinction due to low numbers.

Recovery strategies

A Saving Our Species conservation project is currently being developed for this species and will be available soon. For information on how you can contribute to this species' recovery, see the Activities to assist this species section below.

Activities to assist this species

Control weeds.
Protect and enhance known and potential habitat for the species.
Conduct further surveys in suitable habitat.
Raise awareness of the species to facilitate detection of new populations and encourage participation in habitat rehabilitation projects.

Information sources

Harden, G.J. (1991) Amorphospermum. In: Harden, G.J. (ed.). Flora of New South Wales. Vol. 1. UNSW Press, Kensington, NSW.
NSW Scientific Committee (2002) Niemeyera chartacea (a tree). Endangered species determination - final. DEC (NSW), Sydney.

IBRA Bioregion	IBRA Subregion	Known or predicted	Geographic restrictions region

South Eastern Queensland	Burringbar-Conondale Ranges	Predicted	None
South Eastern Queensland	Sunshine Coast-Gold Coast Lowlands	Predicted	None

Images

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