Razafimandimbisonia minor
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Razafimandimbisonia |
| Species: | R. minor |
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| Razafimandimbisonia minor | |
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Razafimandimbisonia minor is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or tree with leathery leaves. It is endemic to Madagascar, and grows in shrublands and forests.
R. minor was described in 1879, and moved to its current genus in 2009. It is the type species of Razafimandimbisonia. The IUCN lists the species as of Least Concern.
Taxonomy
In 1879, Henri Ernest Baillon described Alberta minor, a synonym of Razafimandimbisonia minor.[2] In 2009, Kent Kainulainen and Birgitta Bremer moved the species to the newly created genus Razafimandimbisonia.[3]
Razafimandimbisonia minor is the type species of the genus Razafimandimbisonia.[3]
Distribution
Razafimandimbisonia minor is native to the seasonally dry tropical biome of central Madagascar.[2] It is endemic to the country.[4] Within Madagascar, it is present in the provinces of Antsiranana, Antananarivo, Fianarantsoa, Toamasina, and Toliara. Its estimated extent of occurrence is 366,116 square kilometres (141,358 sq mi).[1]
The species occurs in shrublands, forests of Uapaca bojeri trees, and rocky areas. The species grows on laterite, weathered granite, and quartzitic substrates, and is found at elevations of 10–2,100 metres (33–6,890 ft).[1]
Description
Razafimandimbisonia minor is a shrub or tree up to 15 metres (49 ft) high.[1][2]
It has leathery, persistent leaves. The corolla is tube-shaped, and more or less curved. The fruits are dehiscent.[3]
Conservation
In 2019, the IUCN assessed Razafimandimbisonia minor as of Least Concern. It is present in twelve protected areas, including Andringitra National Park, Marolambo National Park, and Isalo National Park. There are thirty-one known sub-populations.[1]
The species is threatened by fire, deforestation, and mining.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Razafimandimbisonia minor". IUCNRedList.org. IUCN Red List. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Razafimandimbisonia minor". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
- 1 2 3 Kainulainen, Kent; Mouly, Arnaud; Khodabandeh, Anbar; Bremer, Birgitta (August 2009). "Molecular Phylogenetic Analysis of the Tribe Alberteae (Rubiaceae), with Description of a New Genus, Razafimandimbisonia". Taxon. 58 (3): 757–768. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ↑ "Razafimandimbisonia minor (Baill.) Kainul. & B.Bremer". AfricanPlantDatabase.ch. African Plant Database. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
External links
Data related to Razafimandimbisonia minor at Wikispecies