Baloghia buchholzii is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a shrub or tree endemic to New Caledonia. The species was described in 1949, and is listed as of Least Concern by the IUCN.
Taxonomy Baloghia buchholzii was described by André Guillaumin in 1949. It may be two distinct species.
Distribution Baloghia buchholzii is endemic to the wet tropical biome of New Caledonia. Its distribution on Grande Terre is wide and discontinuous. The species' extent of occurrence is around .
The species grows in humid, dense forests, on ultramafic and volcanic sediments, at elevations of .
Description Baloghia buchholzii is a shrub or tree. It grows high.
Conservation In 2020, the IUCN assessed Baloghia buchholzii as of Least Concern. It does not face major threats. The species is not legally protected, but does occur in protected areas, including Mount Humboldt.
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