Xerochlamys bojeriana is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Sarcolaenaceae |
| Genus: | Xerochlamys |
| Species: | X. bojeriana
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| Xerochlamys bojeriana | |
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Description
editXerochlamys 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
editXerochlamys 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
edit- ^ a b "Xerochlamys bojeriana". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 28 October 2022 – via Tropicos.org.
- ^ 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.
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