Craspidospermum is a monotypic genus of plant in the family Apocynaceae endemic to Madagascar.[2] As of August 2013 the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families recognises the single species Craspidospermum verticillatum (Malagasy: Vandrika).[4]
Craspidospermum verticillatum grows as a tree up to 25 metres (82 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). Its flowers feature a white or pale pink corolla, with pink or dark red throat.
Craspidospermum verticillatum ranges across the east, southeast, and center of Madagascar. Its natural habitat is humid and subhumid lowland rainforest and montane forest, and sometimes rocky areas, from sea-level to 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) elevation.[1]
The tree is widespread in the island's humid and subhumid forests. It is threatened with habitat loss from deforestation for timber, firewood, and to clear land for agriculture and mining, and its population is declining.[1]
Local medicinal uses include as a treatment for pulmonary diseases and syphilis.[5] C. verticillatum is endemic to Madagascar.[6]
Craspidospermum is a monotypic genus of plant in the family Apocynaceae endemic to Madagascar. As of August 2013 the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families recognises the single species Craspidospermum verticillatum (Malagasy: Vandrika).
Craspidospermum es un género monotípico de planta fanerógama de la familia Apocynaceae. Contiene una única especie Craspidospermum verticillatum que es originaria del centro y este de Madagascar.[1]
Es una especie endémica de Madagascar donde se desarrolla en un hábitat de bosques húmedos, subhúmedos o casi áridos en alturas de 0-499, 500-999, 1000-1499, 1500-1999 metros. Se distribuyen por las provincias de Antananarivo, Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa, Mahajanga, Toamasina y Toliara.
Craspidospermum verticillatum fue descrita por Bojer ex A.DC. y publicado en Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis 8: 323–324. 1844.[2]
Craspidospermum es un género monotípico de planta fanerógama de la familia Apocynaceae. Contiene una única especie Craspidospermum verticillatum que es originaria del centro y este de Madagascar.
Craspidospermum é um género botânico pertencente à família Apocynaceae[1].
Craspidospermum é um género botânico pertencente à família Apocynaceae.
Craspidospermum là chi thực vật có hoa trong họ Apocynaceae.[3]
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