Xerochlamys bojeriana is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.

Xerochlamys bojeriana
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Sarcolaenaceae
Genus: Xerochlamys
Species:
X. bojeriana
Binomial name
Xerochlamys bojeriana
Synonyms[1]
  • Leptolaena bojeriana (Baill.) Cavaco
  • Sarcolaena bojeriana Baill.
  • Sarcolaena grandidieri Baill.
  • Xerochlamys grandidieri (Baill.) F. Gérard
  • Xerochlamys pilosa Baker
  • Xerochlamys pubescens Baker

Description

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Xerochlamys bojeriana grows as a shrub. Its papery to somewhat leathery leaves measure up to 2.5 cm (1 in) long. The flowers may be solitary or in inflorescences of two flowers, with pink to white petals. The roundish fruits measure up to 1.0 cm (0.4 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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Xerochlamys bojeriana is native to central Madagascar. Its habitat is woodlands to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) elevation. This habitat is threatened by wildfires. The species is present in protected areas including Isalo National Park.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Xerochlamys bojeriana". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 28 October 2022 – via Tropicos.org.
  2. ^ a b Hong-Wa, Cynthia (2009). "Endemic families of Madagascar. XII. Resurrection and taxonomic revision of the genera Mediusella (Cavaco) Hutchinson and Xerochlamys Baker (Sarcolaenaceae)" (PDF). Adansonia. 3. 31 (2). Paris: Publications Scientifiques du Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle: 320–324. doi:10.5252/a2009n2a7. S2CID 84912526. Retrieved 28 October 2022.