Paranecepsia andrafiabensis is a tree in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a critically endangered species, endemic to Madagascar.[1] The species is named for the village of Andrafiabe in Diana Region.[3]
| Paranecepsia andrafiabensis | |
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| Field photos: stand of P. andrafiabensis; old trunk; seedlings; old trunk closeup; young trunk | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Paranecepsia |
| Species: | P. andrafiabensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Paranecepsia andrafiabensis Barberá & O.Lachenaud[2]
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Description
editParanecepsia andrafiabensis grows up to 15 m (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). The bark begins smooth, becoming scaly with age. The leaves are oblanceolate to elliptic and measure up to 15.5 cm (6 in) long. The flowers are green to yellow.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editParanecepsia andrafiabensis is endemic to northwestern Madagascar, where it is confined to the boundaries of Ankarana Special Reserve in Diana Region.[1] Its habitat is in deciduous forest on limestone karst, at elevations of 37–72 m (121–236 ft).[3]
Conservation
editParanecepsia andrafiabensis has been assessed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. Although the species is partly in a protected area, Ankarana Special Reserve, it is threatened by fires that are set for animal grazing.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Barberá, P.; Ruiz de Diego, P.; Riina, R.; Lachenaud, O. & Aguado Lara, Á. (2023). "Paranecepsia andrafiabensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T219482344A219482457. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T219482344A219482457.en.
- ^ "Paranecepsia andrafiabensis Barberá & O.Lachenaud". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Barberá, Patricia; Lachenaud, Olivier; Riina, Ricarda (8 August 2022). "A new species of Paranecepsia (Euphorbiaceae-Acalyphoideae) from Madagascar and its relationships among the 'alchorneoids clade'". European Journal of Taxonomy (834): 22–37. doi:10.5852/ejt.2022.834.1895. hdl:10261/287982.
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