28. Lathraeocarpa decaryi (EDGE species)

Belongs to the ditypic genus: L. acicularis and L. decaryi; Subfamily: Rubioideae; Tribe: Spermacoceae.

Small shrub 1.2 m tall or taller. Leaves ternate or a few opposite leaves with a slimy apex and a narrow base. Inflorescences multifloral, terminal. Drupes, obconic, indehiscent and crowned by persistent calyx lobes.

Flowering time: April

Population: 3 subpopulations

Lower elevation limit: 1 metres

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Upper elevation limit: 250 metres

Distribution

L. decaryi is endemic to the extreme south of Madagascar, in Androy andAnosy Regions of Toliara Province.

Number of locations: 3

EOO: 750 km²

AOO: 12 km²

Habitat and Ecology

Subarid forests and scrublands on limestone.

Threats

Extension of agricultural land, logging (wood collection and charcoal production), fire and grazing.

Conservation

This species is not found in any protected areas.

It is not reported in ex situ collections (BGCI 2022).

28. Lathraeocarpa decaryi Bremek.

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