Perrierodendron quartzitorum

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Perrierodendron quartzitorum

Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Sarcolaenaceae
Genus: Perrierodendron
Species:
P. quartzitorum
Binomial name
Perrierodendron quartzitorum
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Perrierodendron quartzitorum is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.

Description[]

Perrierodendron quartzitorum grows as a shrub or small tree up to 6 metres (20 ft) tall. Its chartaceous to subcoriaceous leaves are obovate to elliptical in shape. They are coloured dark green above, pale green below and measure up to 4 cm (2 in) long. The inflorescences bear one to three flowers, each with five sepals and five white petals. The orange fruits are conical and measure up to 2.5 cm (1 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat[]

Perrierodendron quartzitorum is found only in a single location in the in the central region of Amoron'i Mania. The estimated area of occupancy is 45 km2 (17 sq mi). Its habitat is rocky areas and woodlands at about 1,000–2,000 m (3,300–6,600 ft) altitude.[2]

Threats[]

Perrierodendron quartzitorum is threatened by nomadic animal grazing and seasonal uncontrolled wildfires. The species population is decreasing.[1] Formerly, there were subpopulations in Isalo and Zombitse-Vohibasia National Parks,[2] but, as of the IUCN species assessment in 2015, there are no longer any subpopulations in protected areas.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group (2016). "Perrierodendron quartzitorum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T68501520A68714949. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T68501520A68714949.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Perrierodendron quartzitorum". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 5 January 2017 – via Tropicos.org.
  3. ^ Lowry II, Porter P.; Haevermans, Thomas; Labat, Jean-Noël; Schatz, George E.; Leroy, Jean-François; Wolf, Anne-Elizabeth (Jan 2000). "Endemic families of Madagascar. V. A synoptic revision of Eremolaena, Pentachlaena and Perrierodendron (Sarcolaenaceae)". Adansonia. 3. Paris: Publications Scientifiques du Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle. 22 (1): 25–28. Retrieved 5 January 2017.


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