59. Brenierea insignis (EDGE species)

Belongs to the monotypic genus; Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae; Tribe: Cercideae.

Tree from 6 to 8 m, strongly scaly rhytidoma. Alternate leaves, composed bifolioled, deciduous. Inflorescences spiciform. Fruits in pod briefly stipitated, flattened. Seeds with thick seed coat, finely wrinkled.

Phylogenetically, Brenierea is related to the pantropical genus Bauhinia (Banks & al., 2014). These two genera differ in their habit and leaves.

Flowering time: February-March

Population: 15 subpopulations

Lower elevation limit: 0 metres

Fruiting time: From February

Trends:

Upper elevation limit: 300 metres

Distribution

B. insignis is endemic to the southern part of Madagascar, in Androy,Anosy and Atsimo-Andrefana for Toliara Province.

Number of locations: 15

EOO: 31,866 km²

AOO: 120 km²

Habitat and Ecology

Dense mixed deciduous, spiny, xerophytic forests on rocky, calcareous or siliceous soil. It is also found along roadsides.

Threats

Fire and conversion of the forest into cropland.

Conservation

This species occurs in Angavo and Andohahela (Cat. II) Protected Areas.

It is reported in ex situ collections (BGCI 2022).

59. Brenierea insignis Humbert

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