''Xerochlamys coriacea'' is a tree in the family

Sarcolaenaceae The Sarcolaenaceae are a family of flowering plants endemic to Madagascar. The family includes 79 species of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs in ten genera. Recent DNA studies indicate that the Sarcolaenaceae are a sibling taxon to the family ...

. It is endemic to Madagascar.

Description

''Xerochlamys coriacea'' grows as a tree up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to . Its light green coriaceous leaves are elliptic to

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in shape and measure up to long. The tree's flowers are solitary or in inflorescences of two or three flowers, with white petals. The

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fruits measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

''Xerochlamys coriacea'' is only found in the central southern regions of

Haute Matsiatra Haute Matsiatra (in Malagasy: Matsiatra Ambony) is a region in Madagascar. It borders Amoron'i Mania region in north, Vatovavy-Fitovinany in east, Ihorombe in south and Atsimo-Andrefana in west. The capital of the region is Fianarantsoa, and the p ...

, Androy and Anosy. Its habitat is subhumid to dry forests from to altitude. The conservation status of the species is vulnerable.

References

coriacea Endemic flora of Madagascar Trees of Madagascar Plants described in 2009 {{Sarcolaenaceae-stub