69. Gallienia sclerophylla Dubard & Dop
Gentianales > Rubiaceae > Gallienia
Publication: Journal de Botanique (Morot), ser. 2 3: 18–23. 1909-1913[1925].
Local names: Ankahatra madinidravina, Harongampanihy, Tsifomadinidravina, Tsirangodrangotra.
IUCN Red List: LC ver 3.1
Year published: 2020
GE Score
EDGE Score
2.3178
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Belongs to the monotypic genus; Subfamily: Ixoroideae; Tribe: Octotropideae.
Shrub to tree reaching 16 m in height. Leaves opposite, simple with leathery blades. Inflorescences axillary, in biparous cymes. Globose berry containing 2 or 3 seeds; non-ruminous albumen.
Phylogenetically, this genus is related to the genus Flagenium which is endemic to Madagascar (Mouly & al., 2014). Its wood is used for the construction of huts.
Flowering time: September
Population:
Lower elevation limit: 1,000 metres
Fruiting time: January
Trends:
Upper elevation limit: 2,500 metres