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Xerochlamys elliptica

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Species of tree

Xerochlamys elliptica
Conservation status

Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Sarcolaenaceae
Genus: Xerochlamys
Species: X. elliptica
Binomial name
Xerochlamys elliptica
F.Gérard

Xerochlamys elliptica is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.

Description

Xerochlamys elliptica grows as a small tree up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). Its dark green coriaceous leaves are elliptic in shape and measure up to 4 cm (2 in) long. The tree's flowers are usually solitary or sometimes in inflorescences of two flowers, with white, or rarely pinkish, petals. The round fruits measure up to 0.9 cm (0.4 in) long.

Distribution and habitat

Xerochlamys elliptica is only found in the central regions of Vakinankaratra and Amoron'i Mania. Its habitat is subhumid evergreen forests from 1,300 metres (4,300 ft) to 1,600 m (5,200 ft) altitude.

Threats

Xerochlamys elliptica is threatened by deforestation due to wildfires and mining. No populations are currently within protected areas.

References

  1. ^ Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group (2016). "Xerochlamys elliptica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T70102118A70110393. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T70102118A70110393.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Xerochlamys elliptica". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 19 Oct 2016 – via Tropicos.org.
  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. 31 (2). Paris: Publications Scientifiques du Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle: 329–330. doi:10.5252/a2009n2a7. S2CID 84912526. Retrieved 19 Oct 2016.
Taxon identifiers
Xerochlamys elliptica
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