Xerochlamys tampoketsensis

Xerochlamys tampoketsensis is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.

Xerochlamys tampoketsensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Sarcolaenaceae
Genus: Xerochlamys
Species:
X. tampoketsensis
Binomial name
Xerochlamys tampoketsensis
F.Gérard[1][2]
Synonyms[1]
  • Xerochlamys rupestris F.Gérard

Description

Xerochlamys tampoketsensis grows as a small tree up to 5 metres (20 ft) tall. Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to oblong in shape and measure up to 6 cm (2 in) long. The tree's flowers are occasionally solitary or generally in inflorescences of two flowers, with pale yellow petals. The roundish fruits measure up to 1.2 cm (0.5 in) in diameter with black seeds.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Xerochlamys tampoketsensis is only found in the regions of Analamanga, Betsiboka, Melaky and Sofia.[1] Its habitat is subhumid to dry forests from 500 metres (1,600 ft) to 1,400 m (4,600 ft) altitude. Only one population of the trees is in a protected area. The preliminary status of the species is Vulnerable.[2]

References
  1. "Xerochlamys tampoketsensis". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 19 Oct 2016 – via Tropicos.org.
  2. Hong-Wa, Cynthia (2009). "Endemic families of Madagascar. XII. Resurrection and taxonomic revision of the genera Mediusella (Cavaco) Hutchinson and Xerochlamys Baker (Sarcolaenaceae)" (PDF). Adansonia. 3. Paris: Publications Scientifiques du Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle. 31 (2): 332–333. doi:10.5252/a2009n2a7. S2CID 84912526. Retrieved 19 Oct 2016.


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