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35. Helicteropsis microsiphon (Baill.) Hochr.
Malvales > Malvaceae > Helicteropsis
Publication: Flore de Madagascar et des Comores 129: 126. 1955.
Local names: Sely mavo, Sely mena.
IUCN Red List: EN B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv)+B2ab(i,ii,iii,iv) ver 3.1
Year published: 2023
Belongs to the monotypic genus; Subfamily: Malvoideae; Tribe: Hibisceae.
Shrub 2-4 m, woody stems. Leaves spiral, blade suborbicular, cordate. Inflorescences cymose, flowers grouped in multiflored panicles; small flowers. Helicteropsis differs from other genera in the morphology of its leaves and flowers.
Phylogenetically, it is related to Hibiscus grandidieri (Koopman & Baum, 2008).
Flowering time: June
Population: 3 subpopulations
Lower elevation limit: 9 metres
Fruiting time: August
Trends:
Upper elevation limit: 1,000 metres
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