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General Information

Sakoanala madagascariensis is a deciduous tree with thick, succulent twigs; it can grow up to 15 metres tall. The bole can be up to 50cm in diameter[].
The tree is valued locally for its timber, and is commonly harvested from the wild.
This species is confined to only four known localities, all in fragments of now very restricted, and continually decreasing, forest in eastern coastal Madagascar. The tree is selectively felled for timber. The plant is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - eastern Madagascar.

Habitat

Humid coastal forest on sandy soils[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Endangered
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	12.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The yellowish wood is fine-textured and takes a good polish. It is highly valued for house construction[].

Propagation

Seed -

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