34. Tsebona macrantha (EDGE species)

Belongs to the monotypic genus; Subfamily: Chrysophylloideae; Tribe: Tseboneae.

Large trees up to 25-35 m, dbh: over 1 m. Leaves spirally arranged, simple. Flowers solitary, axillary, bisexual. Large apiculate berry. Seeds (1-2-) 5-6, remarkable for their size and for the insertion scar that occupies almost itsentire surface.

Its wood is used as timber and the latex as an adhesive (http2)

Flowering time: February-August

Population: 18 subpopulations

Lower elevation limit: 0 metres

Fruiting time: February-January

Trends:

Upper elevation limit: 53 metres

Distribution

T. macrantha is endemic to the North East of Madagascar,in Antsiranana (SAVA Region) and Toamasina (Atsinanana andAnalanjirofo Regions) Provinces.

Number of locations: 13

EOO: 36,362 km²

AOO: 88 km²

Habitat and Ecology

Humid forest on sandy soil or basement rock (migmatites and granites).

Threats

Slash and burn agriculture, logging and uncontrolled fire.

Conservation

This species occurs in Analalava (Cat. IV), Ankeniheny-Zahamena Corridor (Cat. VI), Betampona (Cat. I), Mananara Nord (Cat. II) and Masoala (Cat. II) Protected Areas.

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

34. Tsebona macrantha Capuron

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