Brochoneura acuminata
| Brochoneura acuminata | |
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| fruits of B. acuminata | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Magnoliales |
| Family: | Myristicaceae |
| Genus: | Brochoneura |
| Species: | B. acuminata |
| Binomial name | |
| Brochoneura acuminata | |
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Brochoneura acuminata is a species of tree in the nutmeg family, Myristicaceae.[2] It is endemic to Madagascar, where it is known by the local names Hafotrarano, Menaky, and Rara. It is an evergreen tree or large shrub, growing 2.5 to 18 meters tall. It grows in the rainforests of eastern Madagascar, in lowland rain forest and littoral forest from sea level to 600 meters elevation.[1]
Brochoneura acuminata is known from 26 subpopulations in Atsimo-Atsinanana, Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Analanjirofo, Atsinanana, and Anosy regions. Its population and range are declining, and it is threatened by habitat loss from mining, logging, and forest clearing for agriculture and shifting cultivation. Its conservation status is assessed as Least Concern.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Razafiniary, V. (2020). "Brochoneura acuminata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T68002428A166511859. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T68002428A166511859.en. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- 1 2 Brochoneura acuminata (Lam.) Figueiredo & Gideon F.Sm. Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Accessed 12 June 2026.