Ephippiandra tsaratanensis
| Ephippiandra tsaratanensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Laurales |
| Family: | Monimiaceae |
| Genus: | Ephippiandra |
| Species: | E. tsaratanensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Ephippiandra tsaratanensis (Cavaco) Lorence
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| Synonyms | |
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Hedycaryopsis tsaratanensis Cavaco | |
Ephippiandra tsaratanensis is a species of flowering plant endemic to the Tsaratanana Massif of northern Madagascar.[1]
Description[edit]
Ephippiandra tsaratanensis is tree which grows up to 25 meters tall.[1]
Range and habitat[edit]
Ephippiandra tsaratanensis is endemic to the Tsaratanana Massif of northern Madagascar. Only two subpopulations are known, with an estimated area of occupancy (AOO) of 8 km2. It is native to high-elevation humid sclerophyllous montane forest and ericoid thicket between 1,800 and 2,500 meters elevation.[1]
Conservation and threats[edit]
The species' conservation status is assessed as critically endangered. Although both subpopulations are in Tsaratanana Strict Nature Reserve, it is threatened by habitat loss from illegal logging and agricultural activities.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Rabarimanarivo, M. 2020. Ephippiandra tsaratanensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T137673586A137901543. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T137673586A137901543.en. Accessed on 17 September 2022.