Cinnamosma madagascariensis[2] is a species of flowering plant in the family Canellaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.,[3] where it is known as sakaihazo.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Canellales |
| Family: | Canellaceae |
| Genus: | Cinnamosma |
| Species: | C. madagascariensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Cinnamosma madagascariensis Danguy
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Description
editCinnamosma madagascariensis is a shrub or tree which grows 3 to 20 meters tall.[1]
Range and habitat
editCinnamosma madagascariensis is found in northern and eastern Madagascar, in the provinces of Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa, Toamasina and Toliara. It grows in humid littoral, lowland, and montane forests, in dry forests and thickets on limestone, and in wooded grassland, between 90 and 2000 meters elevation. Its range includes the Montagne des Français protected area. The species' estimated area of occupancy (AOO) is 72 km2, but may be larger due to under-sampling.[1]
Uses
editAll parts of the plant are used in medicine, particularly the bark which is used to treat tooth decay and epilepsy. The wood is used in construction, woodwork, household objects, and firewood.[1]
References
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- ^ a b c d e Razafiniary, V. 2019. Cinnamosma madagascariensis (errata version published in 2020). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T79008374A170482399. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T79008374A170482399.en. Accessed on 14 September 2022.
- ^ "Cinnamosma madagascariensis Danguy". The Plant List. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ^ Pavela, R.; Maggi, F.; Ngahang Kamte, S.L.; Rakotosaona, R.; Rasoanaivo, P.; Nicoletti, M.; Canale, A.; Benelli, G. (2017-01-01). "Chemical composition of Cinnamosma madagascariensis (Cannelaceae) essential oil and its larvicidal potential against the filariasis vector Culex quinquefasciatus Say". South African Journal of Botany. 108: 359–363. doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2016.08.017. hdl:11581/393073. ISSN 0254-6299.