Biology:Mediusella arenaria
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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: | Mediusella |
| Species: | M. arenaria
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Mediusella arenaria is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar .
Description
Mediusella arenaria grows up to 12 metres (40 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). Its bright green leaves are ovate in shape and measure up to 7 cm (3 in) long. The tree's flowers typically occur in inflorescences of two flowers, each with white petals. The roundish fruits measure up to 1.2 cm (0.5 in) in diameter.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Mediusella arenaria is known only from the northwestern regions of Diana, Betsiboka, Boeny, Melaky and Sofia.[2] Its habitat is dry forests from 50 metres (200 ft) to 200 m (700 ft) altitude. Only a few populations are within protected areas.[3]
Threats
Mediusella arenaria is in decline due to wildfires and the harvesting of its wood. The preliminary status of the species is Near Threatened.[3]
References
- ↑ Rabarimanarivo, M. (2020). "Mediusella arenaria". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T69222268A69235795. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/69222268/69235795. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Mediusella arenaria", Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar, Missouri Botanical Garden, http://www.tropicos.org/Name/100352986?projectid=17, retrieved 18 October 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Hong-Wa, Cynthia (2009). "Endemic families of Madagascar. XII. Resurrection and taxonomic revision of the genera Mediusella (Cavaco) Hutchinson and Xerochlamys Baker (Sarcolaenaceae)". Adansonia. 3 (Paris: Publications Scientifiques du Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle) 31 (2): 316–318. doi:10.5252/a2009n2a7. http://sciencepress.mnhn.fr/sites/default/files/articles/pdf/a2009n2a7.pdf. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
Wikidata ☰ Q28185123 entry
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