Ephippiandra madagascariensis

Ephippiandra madagascariensis is a species of flowering plant endemic to Madagascar, where it is known as ambora.[1]

Ephippiandra madagascariensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Laurales
Family: Monimiaceae
Genus: Ephippiandra
Species:
E. madagascariensis
Binomial name
Ephippiandra madagascariensis
(Danguy) Lorence
Synonyms

Hedycaryopsis madagascariensis Danguy

Range and habitat

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Ephippiandra madagascariensis is native to northern and eastern Madagascar. It grows in humid and subhumid lowland and montane forests, from sea level to 1,800 meters elevation. It is typically found on lateritic soils.[1]

There are 27 known subpopulations.[1]

Conservation and threats

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The species' forest habitat is under threat from shifting agriculture, firewood collection, charcoal production, fire, logging, and timber harvesting.[1]

The species is found in many protected areas, including Ambositra Vondrozo Forest Corridor, Analamazaotra, Andohahela, Anjanaharibe Sud, Anjozorobe Angavo, Ankeniheny-Zahamena Corridor, Kalambatritra, Loky-Manambato, Makira, Manongarivo, Marojejy, Montagne d'Ambre (including Amber Forest Reserve), Nosy Mangabe, Ranomafana, and Zahamena.[1]

Uses

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Its timber is used for fine carpentry.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Rabarimanarivo, M. 2020. Ephippiandra madagascariensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T137673124A137901528. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T137673124A137901528.en. Accessed on 16 September 2022.