Gymnostoma poissonianum
Gymnostoma poissonianum (Schltr.) L.A.S.Johnson
Gymnostoma poissonianum is a species in the genus Gymnostoma, belonging to the family Casuarinaceae. It is native to New Caledonia and was formally described in 1982 by L.A.S. Johnson, with the original name credited to Schltr.
Description
Gymnostoma poissonianum is a member of the Casuarinaceae family, commonly known as the she-oak or casuarina family. This plant is part of the genus Gymnostoma, which includes species characterized by their unique growth forms and ecological adaptations. Endemic to New Caledonia, the species was scientifically recognized in 1982 following taxonomic revision by L.A.S. Johnson. The original description was based on earlier work attributed to Schltr. The plant's distribution is restricted to the island of New Caledonia, where it likely occupies specific ecological niches typical of the region's flora.
Distribution
New Caledonia
Synonyms
Casuarina poissoniana