Nuxia ambrensis
| Nuxia ambrensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Stilbaceae |
| Genus: | Nuxia |
| Species: | N. ambrensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Nuxia ambrensis Jovet | |
Nuxia ambrensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Stilbaceae. It is a tree native to northern Madagascar. The IUCN lists the species as Endangered.
Taxonomy
The species was described by Paul Albert Jovet in 1947.[2]
Distribution
Nuxia ambrensis is native to the wet tropical biome of northern Madagascar.[3] It is found in three locations, in the regions of Sava and Diana. Its extent of occurrence is around 991 square kilometres (383 sq mi).[1]
The species is found at elevations of 500–1,100 metres (1,600–3,600 ft).[1]
Description
Nuxia ambrensis is a tree that grows up to 25 metres (82 ft) high. It flowers in February.[1]
Conservation
In 2020, the IUCN assessed Nuxia ambrensis as Endangered. It is threatened by habitat loss, which may be caused by logging, agriculture, and fire. The species is found in Marojejy National Park, and Montagne d'Ambre National Park.[1]
Nomenclature
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Rakotonirina, N. (2020). "Nuxia ambrensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T137831097A137904073. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T137831097A137904073.en. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
- ↑ "Nuxia ambrensis Jovet". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens.
- ↑ "Nuxia ambrensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
- ↑ "Nuxia ambrensis Jovet". CatalogueOfLife.org. Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 15 June 2026.