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Analavelona
Analavelona, also known as Analavelona Massif, is a mountain in southwestern Madagascar. The massif is home to an enclave of montane subhumid forest, which is considered a sacred forest by the local people and notable for its biodiversity. Geography Analavelona is located in Sakaraha District of Atsimo-Andrefana region of Madagascar, west-northwest of the town of Sakaraha. The massif extends generally northeast–southwest, with steep slopes incised by stream valleys. The highest peak is Mitsinjoriake at 1325 meters elevation.Alandraza Analavelo Site #92 ''Protected Areas of Madagascar''. Accessed 19 November 2022. The massif is surrounded by a mostly arid . The southeastern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dalbergia Hirticalyx
''Dalbergia hirticalyx'' is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Madagascar. It is threatened by habitat loss. Description ''Dalbergia hirticalyx'' is a large tree which grows to 29 meters tall. It flowers in September, and fruits from November to February and in June. Range and habitat ''Dalbergia hirticalyx'' is known from three separate locations in southwestern and west-central Madagascar. In the southwest it is found on the Analavelona Massif, and in Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park about 50 km southeast of Analavelona. The third and disjunct population at Bongolava Province of west-central Madagascar. At Analavelona and Bongolava it is found in mid-elevation subhumid forests, and in lower-elevation dry deciduous forests at Zombitse, between 500 and 1,300 meters elevation. Uses ''Dalbergia hirticalyx'', like the other species of ''Dalbergia'' on Madagascar, is prized for its timber, which is traditionally used to build coffins.Beech, E., Rive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spondias Tefyi
''Spondias tefyi'' is a species of flowering plant in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae.''Spondias tefyi'' J.D.Mitch., Daly & Randrian. ''Plants of the World Online'', Kew Science. Accessed 19 November 2022. It is endemic to , and is the only known species of genus '''' native to the island.Mitchell, J. D., Daly, D. C., & Randrianasolo, A. (2012). The first report of Spondias native to Madagascar: Spondias tefyi, sp. nov. (Anacardiaceae). ''Brittonia'', 64(3), 263–267. http://www.jstor.org/stable/23254063 < ...
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Appert's Tetraka
Appert's tetraka formerly known as Appert's greenbul (''Xanthomixis apperti'') is a small passerine bird endemic to the south-west of Madagascar. The species was only described in 1972, and has been the subject of considerable taxonomic confusion. It was initially placed in the greenbul genus ''Phyllastrephus'', and later with the Old World warblers in the genus '' Bernieria''. Recent research indicates it is part of an endemic Malagasy radiation currently known as the Malagasy warblers (Cibois ''et al.'' 2001). The Appert's tetraka is around long with a pink bill and grey legs. The plumage of the sexes is similar; the back, tail and wings are green (the wings being a darker shade), the head grey and the throat white. The flanks and belly are washed orange and the undersides are white. The species is highly terrestrial, feeding in undisturbed forest in shrubs near the ground and on the ground. Family groups of up to 8 birds, sometimes in association with other species, forage on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madagascar Subhumid Forests
The Madagascar subhumid forests are a tropical moist broadleaf forest ecoregion that covers most of the Central Highlands of the island of Madagascar. They are included in the WWF's Global 200 list of outstanding ecoregions. Most of the original habitats have been lost due to human pressure. Geography The Madagascar subhumid forests ecoregion covers Madagascar's highlands, which extend north and south along the length of the island, above approximately elevation on the east and above meters elevation on the west. The Central Highlands is the largest highland region on the island, extending from approximately 16º to 23º south. The Central Highlands include Ankaratra and the Andringitra Massif, which is home to Pic Boby (2,658 m), the Central Highlands' highest peak.Everson, Kathryn M.; Jansa, Sharon A.; Goodman, Steven M.; Olson, Link E.. "Montane regions shape patterns of diversification in small mammals and reptiles from Madagascar’s moist evergreen forest". ''Jou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakaraha (district)
Sakaraha is a district located in Atsimo-Andrefana Region, south-western Madagascar. Communes The district is further divided into 11 communes: * Ambinany * Amboronabo * Andalamasina Vineta * Andranolava * Bereketa * Mahaboboka * Miary Lamatihy * Miary Taheza * Mihavatsy * Mikoboka * Mitsinjo, Sakaraha * Sakaraha Geography Sakaraha is situated along route nationale No. 7 (Tuléar-Fianarantsoa) at 134 km from Tuléar, 64 km from Andranovory and 84 km from Ilakaka.Atlas Mondial, France Loisir, page 159 Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park ''Zombitse-Vohibasia'' is a national park in the Atsimo-Andrefana region of south-west Madagascar. It is north-east of the town of Toliara, the site of the nearest airport, and the Welcome Office is at Sakaraha from the park entrance. The park c ... is located in the district, east of the town of Sakaraha. Analavelona Massif is in the western portion of the district. References Districts of Atsimo-Andrefana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aloe Analavelonensis
''Aloe'' (; also written ''Aloë'') is a genus containing over 650 species of flowering succulent plants.WFO (2022): Aloe L. Published on the Internet;http://www.worldfloraonline.org/taxon/wfo-4000001341. Accessed on: 06 Nov 2022 The most widely known species is ''Aloe vera'', or "true aloe". It is called this because it is cultivated as the standard source for assorted pharmaceutical purposes. Other species, such as ''Aloe ferox'', are also cultivated or harvested from the wild for similar applications. The APG IV system (2016) places the genus in the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Asphodeloideae. Within the subfamily it may be placed in the tribe Aloeae.Stevens, P.F. (2001 onwards).Asphodelaceae. ''Angiosperm Phylogeny Website''. Retrieved 2016-06-09. In the past, it has been assigned to the family Aloaceae (now included in the Asphodeloidae) or to a broadly circumscribed family Liliaceae (the lily family). The plant ''Agave americana'', which is sometimes called "America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
