Xerochlamys tampoketsensis
| Xerochlamys tampoketsensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Sarcolaenaceae |
| Genus: | Xerochlamys |
| Species: | X. tampoketsensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Xerochlamys tampoketsensis F.Gérard[1][2] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Xerochlamys tampoketsensis is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Description
Xerochlamys tampoketsensis grows as a small tree up to 5 metres (20 ft) tall. Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to oblong in shape and measure up to 6 cm (2 in) long. The tree's flowers are occasionally solitary or generally in inflorescences of two flowers, with pale yellow petals. The roundish fruits measure up to 1.2 cm (0.5 in) in diameter with black seeds.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xerochlamys tampoketsensis is only found in the regions of Analamanga, Betsiboka, Melaky and Sofia.[1] Its habitat is subhumid to dry forests from 500 metres (1,600 ft) to 1,400 m (4,600 ft) altitude. Only one population of the trees is in a protected area. The preliminary status of the species is Vulnerable.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Xerochlamys tampoketsensis". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 19 Oct 2016 – via Tropicos.org.
- 1 2 3 Hong-Wa, Cynthia (2009). "Endemic families of Madagascar. XII. Resurrection and taxonomic revision of the genera Mediusella (Cavaco) Hutchinson and Xerochlamys Baker (Sarcolaenaceae)" (PDF). Adansonia. 3. Paris: Publications Scientifiques du Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle. 31 (2): 332–333. Retrieved 19 Oct 2016.