Rhodolaena humblotii

Rhodolaena humblotii is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.

Rhodolaena humblotii

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Sarcolaenaceae
Genus: Rhodolaena
Species:
R. humblotii
Binomial name
Rhodolaena humblotii

Description

Rhodolaena humblotii grows as a shrub or small to medium-sized tree. The twigs have dense hairs. Its leaves are small and elliptic in shape. The inflorescences bear two flowers on a short peduncle. Individual flowers are large with five sepals and five pink-red petals, measuring up 5 centimetres (2 in) long. The fruits are medium-sized and woody.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Rhodolaena humblotii is only found in the eastern regions of Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Alaotra-Mangoro, Analanjirofo and Atsinanana.[2] Its habitat is evergreen and humid forests from 20 metres (100 ft) to 1,200 m (4,000 ft) altitude.[3]

Threats

Rhodolaena humblotii is threatened by timber exploitation. The timber is used in construction. Future population decline of the tree due to habitat loss is predicted at 50% to 80%, though subpopulations in protected areas are considered stable.[1][3]

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References
  1. Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group (2016). "Rhodolaena humblotii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T70102294A70126019. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T70102294A70126019.en.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
  2. "Rhodolaena humblotii". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 24 Oct 2016 – via Tropicos.org.
  3. Birkinshaw, Chris; Andrianjafy, Mamisoa; Edmond, Roger; Hong-Wa, Cynthia; Rajeriarison, Charlotte; Schatz, George (July 2004). "Red Lists for Malagasy Plants. V: Rhodolaena (Sarcolaenaceae)" (PDF). Missouri Botanical Garden. p. 14. Retrieved 24 Oct 2016.


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