| Craspidospermum | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Subfamily: | Rauvolfioideae |
| Tribe: | Melodineae |
| Genus: | Craspidospermum Bojer ex A.DC. |
| Species: | C. verticillatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Craspidospermum verticillatum Bojer ex Decne. | |
| Synonyms | |
Craspidospermum is a monotypic genus of plant in the family Apocynaceae endemic to Madagascar. As of August 2013 the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families recognises the single species Craspidospermum verticillatum (Malagasy: Vandrika).
Description
Craspidospermum verticillatum grows as a tree up to 25 metres (82 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). Its flowers feature a white or pale pink corolla, with pink or dark red throat.
Range and habitat
Craspidospermum verticillatum ranges across the east, southeast, and center of Madagascar. Its natural habitat is humid and subhumid lowland rainforest and montane forest, and sometimes rocky areas, from sea-level to 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) elevation.
The tree is widespread in the island's humid and subhumid forests. It is threatened with habitat loss from deforestation for timber, firewood, and to clear land for agriculture and mining, and its population is declining.
Uses
Local medicinal uses include as a treatment for pulmonary diseases and syphilis. C. verticillatum is endemic to Madagascar.
References
- ^ Rabehevitra, A.D. (2020). "Craspidospermum verticillatum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T70102355A70165091. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T70102355A70165091.en. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ "Craspidospermum", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 16 August 2013
- "Craspidospermum verticillatum". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- Search for "Craspidospermum", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 16 August 2013
- Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. p. 196. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.
- Search for "Craspidospermum verticillatum", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 16 August 2013
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Craspidospermum | |
| Craspidospermum verticillatum | |
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- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Rauvolfioideae
- Endemic flora of Madagascar
- Flora of the Madagascar lowland forests
- Flora of the Madagascar subhumid forests
- Monotypic Apocynaceae genera
- Plants used in traditional African medicine
- Taxa named by Wenceslas Bojer
- Taxa named by Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle
- Apocynaceae stubs