Megistostegium perrieri is a plant in the family Malvaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Megistostegium |
| Species: | M. perrieri
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| Binomial name | |
| Megistostegium perrieri | |
Description edit
Megistostegium perrieri grows as a shrub up to 1 metre (3 ft) tall. Its large leaves are orbicular to round in shape. They are coloured gray-green and measure up to 5.4 cm (2 in) long. The flowers are pendant with an epicalyx that matures to a deep maroon colour. The pollen is yellow when fresh.[3]
Distribution and habitat edit
Megistostegium perrieri is found only on the coastline of the Mahafaly Plateau of Toliara Province in southern Madagascar, including in the Special Reserve at Cape Sainte Marie.[1][3] Its habitat is in rocky areas from sea level to about 500 m (1,600 ft) elevation.[2][3]
Conservation edit
Megistostegium perrieri has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by land conversion for agriculture, mining and forestry. It is also threatened by wildfires..[1]
Uses edit
The leaves of M. perrieri are locally used to treat coughs. The branches are sometimes used for decorative purposes.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c Faranirina, L. (2018). "Megistostegium perrieri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T70102776A70103063. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Megistostegium perrieri". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 11 May 2017 – via Tropicos.org.
- ^ a b c d Koopman, Margaret M. (2011). "A synopsis of the Malagasy endemic genus Megistostegium Hochr. (Hibisceae, Malvaceae)" (PDF). Adansonia. 3. 33 (1). Paris: Publications Scientifiques du Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle: 112–113. doi:10.5252/a2011n1a7. S2CID 85429003. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
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