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General Information

Ormocarpopsis itremoensis is a deciduous shrub, the stems with numerous robust lateral short shoots; it can grow up to 3 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.
The plant is restricted to a small area, probably less than 10 km², which is under heavy pressure because of mining for marble and forest degradation[]. It is classified as 'Critically Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - central Madagascar.

Habitat

Dry woodland, often in very open areas, on thin soil above marble rocks; at elevations from 1,300 - 1,400 metres[, ].

Properties

Conservation Status	Critically Endangered
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Shrub
Height	2.50 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Ormocarpopsis itremoensis grows slowly, with growth almost restricted to the slow extension of the short shoots which produce flowers and leaves at their tips[].
The plant flowers when leafless[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

Although only available in small dimensions, the hard wood is used for house construction, carts and tool handles[, ].

Propagation

Seed -

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