Ephippiandra madagascariensis is a species of flowering plant endemic to Madagascar, where it is known as ambora.[1]
| Ephippiandra madagascariensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Laurales |
| Family: | Monimiaceae |
| Genus: | Ephippiandra |
| Species: | E. madagascariensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Ephippiandra madagascariensis (Danguy) Lorence
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| Synonyms | |
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Hedycaryopsis madagascariensis Danguy | |
Range and habitat
editEphippiandra 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
editThe 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
editIts timber is used for fine carpentry.[1]
References
edit- ^ 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.