Kingdom Plantae Family Sarcolaenaceae Rank Species | Order Malvales Genus Mediusella | |
Mediusella bernieri is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
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Description
Mediusella bernieri grows as a shrub or small tree up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). Its bright green leaves are ovate in shape and measure up to 6 cm (2 in) long. The tree's flowers are usually in inflorescences of two or three flowers, each with white to yellow petals. The ovoid fruits measure up to 1.1 cm (0.4 in) long.
Distribution and habitat
Mediusella bernieri is only found in the far northern regions of Diana and Sava but is common within these areas. Its habitat is dry forests from 50 metres (200 ft) to 300 m (1,000 ft) altitude.
Threats
Mediusella bernieri is in decline due to habitat destruction. No populations of the species are within protected areas. The preliminary status of the species is Endangered.