Xerochlamys coriacea

Description

Xerochlamys coriacea grows as a tree up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). Its light green coriaceous leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape and measure up to 6 cm (2 in) long. The tree's flowers are solitary or in inflorescences of two or three flowers, with white petals. The ovoid fruits measure up to 1.25 cm (0.5 in) long.

Distribution and habitat

Xerochlamys coriacea is only found in the central southern regions of Haute Matsiatra, Androy and Anosy. Its habitat is subhumid to dry forests from 450 metres (1,500 ft) to 1,200 m (4,000 ft) altitude. The preliminary status of the species is Vulnerable.