Dialyceras coriaceum
Dialyceras coriaceum is a tree in the family Sphaerosepalaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Sphaerosepalaceae |
| Genus: | Dialyceras |
| Species: | D. coriaceum |
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Distribution and habitat
Dialyceras coriaceum is known only from populations in the northeastern regions of Sava, Analanjirofo and Atsinanana.[3] Its habitat is humid evergreen forests from sea-level to 500 m (1,600 ft) altitude. Some populations are within protected areas.[1][3]
Threats
Dialyceras coriaceum is threatened by cyclones and shifting patterns of agriculture. Because lemurs disperse the tree's seeds, threats to the lemur would in turn affect the tree's reproduction.[1]
References
- Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group (2015). "Dialyceras coriaceum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T69222210A69224632. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T69222210A69224632.en.
- "Dialyceras coriaceum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 Oct 2016.
- "Dialyceras coriaceum". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 13 Oct 2016 – via Tropicos.org.
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