Xerochlamys coriacea | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Sarcolaenaceae |
Genus: | Xerochlamys |
Species: | X. coriacea |
Binomial name | |
Xerochlamys coriacea | |
Xerochlamys coriacea is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Xerochlamys coriacea grows as a tree up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). Its light green coriaceous leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape and measure up to 6 cm (2 in) long. The tree's flowers are solitary or in inflorescences of two or three flowers, with white petals. The ovoid fruits measure up to 1.25 cm (0.5 in) long. [3]
Xerochlamys coriacea is only found in the central southern regions of Haute Matsiatra, Androy and Anosy. [2] Its habitat is subhumid to dry forests from 450 metres (1,500 ft) to 1,200 m (4,000 ft) altitude. [3] The conservation status of the species is vulnerable. [1]
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