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General Information

Phylloxylon arenicola is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 metres tall. The bole can be 15cm in diameter[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.
This species is known only from Baie de Rigney and Baie d'Irodo forests in north-east Madagascar, with an estimated range of less than 10 square kilometers. These areas are under severe local pressure from selective cutting and degradation. The plant is classified as 'Critically Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - northeastern Madagascar.

Habitat

Dry coastal forests and woodland at elevations below 500 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Critically Endangered
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	3.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Species in this genus are generally very slow growing[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is heavy and extremely durable. The stems are used for house posts, which may last for up to 100 years[].

Propagation

Seed -

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