12. Madagasikaria andersonii (EDGE species)

Belongs to the monotypic genus.

Woody vine; stems glabrous. Leaves opposite; simple. Inflorescence axillary, in racemes; flowers bisexual. Fruit schizocarpic, splitting into three samaras; samaras with two wings, one lateral wing fully developed and one dorsal wing folded.

Madagasikaria differs in fruit morphology. Phylogenetically, it is related to Microsteira and Rhynchophora (Davis, 2002).

Flowering time: January

Population: 1 subpopulation

Lower elevation limit: 235 metres

Fruiting time: January

Trends:

Upper depth limit: 235 metres

Distribution

M. andersonii is endemic to the Atsimo-Andrefana Region of Toliara Province.

Number of locations: 1

EOO:

AOO: 4 km²

Habitat and Ecology

Deciduous seasonally dry forest on sandy soil.

Threats

Forest degradation due to fire, small scale agriculture and logging.

Conservation

This species is not found in any protected areas.
It is not reported in ex situ collections (BGCI 2022).

12. Madagasikaria andersonii C. Davis

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