Hazomalania Voyronii
''Hernandia voyronii'', commonly known as Hazomalany, is a species of plant in the Hernandiaceae family. It is endemic to Madagascar. Description ''Hernandia voyronii'' is a large tree which grows from 15 to 25 meters tall. Range and habitat ''Hernandia voyronii'' is endemic to western and southwestern Madagascar. It is found in southern Melaky region, western Menabe region, and west-central Atsimo-Andrefana region, from sea level to 658 meters elevation. It is found in the Tsimembo Forest and Antseva Forest and along the Iakora-Ihosy Road. The species' estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) is 70,569 km2, and its estimated area of occupancy (AOO) is 94 km2. It grows in spiny thicket, dry forest, and succulent woodland habitats, typically on sandstone and unconsolidated sand substrates. Young trees grow in shade, so reproduction requires limited habitat disturbance. Population and threats The species is known from 77 occurrences in 18 subpopulations. Subpopulations are genera ...
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Neotype
In biology, a type is a particular specimen (or in some cases a group of specimens) of an organism to which the scientific name of that organism is formally attached. In other words, a type is an example that serves to anchor or centralizes the defining features of that particular taxon. In older usage (pre-1900 in botany), a type was a taxon rather than a specimen. A taxon is a scientifically named grouping of organisms with other like organisms, a set that includes some organisms and excludes others, based on a detailed published description (for example a species description) and on the provision of type material, which is usually available to scientists for examination in a major museum research collection, or similar institution. Type specimen According to a precise set of rules laid down in the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) and the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN), the scientific name of every taxon is almost a ...
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