Razafimandimbisonia regalis
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Razafimandimbisonia |
| Species: | R. regalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Razafimandimbisonia regalis (Puff & Robbr.) Kainul. & B.Bremer | |
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Razafimandimbisonia regalis is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or tree.
Razafimandimbisonia regalis is endemic to a single region of south-east Madagascar. The species was described in 1984. It is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
Taxonomy
In 1984, Christian Puff and Elmar Robbrecht described the species, placing in the genus Alberta.[2][3] In 2009, Kent Kainulainen and Birgitta Bremer moved the species to the newly created genus Razafimandimbisonia.[4]
Distribution
Razafimandimbisonia regalis is native to the seasonally dry tropical biome of Mount Vohimavo, in south-east Madagascar.[2] It is found in only one known region, and has an estimated area of occupancy of 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi). It is present at elevations of around 830 metres (2,720 ft).[1]
The species occurs in shrublands, on granite, and in humid forests.[1]
Description
Razafimandimbisonia regalis is a shrub or tree.[2] It has dehiscent fruits, and five calycophylls.[4]
Conservation
In 2019, the IUCN assessed Razafimandimbisonia regalis as Critically Endangered. The species is threatened by habitat loss, which may be caused by logging and fire. It is not known to occur in any protected area.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Razanajatovo, H. (2020). "Razafimandimbisonia regalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T137791387A137903168. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T137791387A137903168.en. Retrieved 2026-06-07.
- 1 2 3 4 "Razafimandimbisonia regalis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-06-07.
- ↑ "Razafimandimbisonia regalis (Puff & Robbr.) Kainul. & B.Bremer". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens.
- 1 2 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 7 June 2026.
External links
Data related to Razafimandimbisonia regalis at Wikispecies