Ephippiandra tsaratanensis is a species of flowering plant endemic to the Tsaratanana Massif of northern Madagascar.[1]
| Ephippiandra tsaratanensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Laurales |
| Family: | Monimiaceae |
| Genus: | Ephippiandra |
| Species: | E. tsaratanensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Ephippiandra tsaratanensis (Cavaco) Lorence
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| Synonyms | |
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Hedycaryopsis tsaratanensis Cavaco | |
Description edit
Ephippiandra tsaratanensis is tree which grows up to 25 meters tall.[1]
Range and habitat edit
Ephippiandra tsaratanensis is endemic to the Tsaratanana Massif of northern Madagascar. Only two subpopulations are known, with an estimated area of occupancy (AOO) of 8 km2. It is native to high-elevation humid sclerophyllous montane forest and ericoid thicket between 1,800 and 2,500 meters elevation.[1]
Conservation and threats edit
The species' conservation status is assessed as critically endangered. Although both subpopulations are in Tsaratanana Strict Nature Reserve, it is threatened by habitat loss from illegal logging and agricultural activities.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Rabarimanarivo, M. 2020. Ephippiandra tsaratanensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T137673586A137901543. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T137673586A137901543.en. Accessed on 17 September 2022.