19. Henonia scoparia (EDGE species)

Belongs to the monotypic genus.

Shrub 1 to 2 m tall. Leaves alternate, sessile, simple, glabrous. Spikes inflorescences; flowers hermaphrodite. Dry fruit, membranous, oblong; 4-5 lenticular seeds. Phylogenetically, it is related to the genera Celosia and Deeringia (Di Vincenzo & al., 2018). Henonia is used by pregnant women during the gestation period and after childbirth. In addition, it is one of the ingredients used for baby protection rituals (Randrianarivony & al., 2016).

Flowering time: March

Population: 3 subpopulations

Lower elevation limit: 100 metres

Fruiting time: November

Trends:

Upper elevation limit: 520 metres

Distribution

Endemic to the Province of Toliara, H. scoparia is only found in three localities in the Atsimo-Andrefana and Anosy Regions.

Number of locations: 3

EOO: 7,150 km²

AOO: 16 km²

Habitat and Ecology

Subarid, subhumid forest, bushland, dunes and thicket.

Threats

Wildfires, agriculture and artisanal mining.

Conservation

This species occurs in Andohahela (Cat. II) and Beza Mahafaly (Cat. IV) Protected Areas.

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

19. Henonia scoparia Moq.

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