Biology:Rhodolaena humblotii
| Rhodolaena humblotii | |
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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: | Rhodolaena |
| Species: | R. humblotii
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| Binomial name | |
| Rhodolaena humblotii Baill.[2]
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Rhodolaena humblotii is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar .
Description
Rhodolaena humblotii grows as a shrub or small to medium-sized tree. The twigs have dense hairs. Its leaves are small and elliptic in shape. The inflorescences bear two flowers on a short peduncle. Individual flowers are large with five sepals and five pink-red petals, measuring up 5 centimetres (2 in) long. The fruits are medium-sized and woody.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Rhodolaena humblotii is only found in the eastern regions of Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Alaotra-Mangoro, Analanjirofo and Atsinanana.[2] Its habitat is evergreen and humid forests from 20 metres (100 ft) to 1,200 m (4,000 ft) altitude.[3]
Threats
Rhodolaena humblotii is threatened by timber exploitation. The timber is used in construction. Future population decline of the tree due to habitat loss is predicted at 50% to 80%, though subpopulations in protected areas are considered stable.[1][3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group (2016). "Rhodolaena humblotii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T70102294A70126019. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T70102294A70126019.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/70102294/70126019. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Rhodolaena humblotii", Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar, Missouri Botanical Garden, http://www.tropicos.org/Name/28800062?projectid=17, retrieved 24 Oct 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Birkinshaw, Chris; Andrianjafy, Mamisoa; Edmond, Roger; Hong-Wa, Cynthia; Rajeriarison, Charlotte; Schatz, George (July 2004). "Red Lists for Malagasy Plants. V: Rhodolaena (Sarcolaenaceae)". Missouri Botanical Garden. p. 14. http://www.mobot.org/MOBOT/Research/red_list_rhodolaena.pdf. Retrieved 24 Oct 2016.
Wikidata ☰ Q15566582 entry
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