''Xerochlamys diospyroidea'' is a plant 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 diospyroidea'' grows as a shrub or small tree. Its dark green, leathery leaves measure up to long. Its flowers are in
inflorescences of two to eight flowers, with pink to white petals. The roundish fruits measure up to long.
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Distribution and habitat
''Xerochlamys diospyroidea'' is only found in the Ambatofinandrahana District
Ambatofinandrahana District is a district in central Madagascar. It is part of Amoron'i Mania Region. It coverts an area of 10,321.48 km2, and in 2013 its population was estimated at 155,470. Its capital is Ambatofinandrahana.
Communes
The distri ...
of the central region of Amoron'i Mania. Its habitat is evergreen woods from altitude.[
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Conservation
''Xerochlamys diospyroidea'' is threatened by wildfires and by logging for its wood. There are some subpopulations in the Itremo New Protected Area
Itremo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatofinandrahana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.
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References
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diospyroidea
Endemic flora of Madagascar
Plants described in 1886