The genus Vaughania is closely related to Indigofera, and is seen as no more than a synonym of that genus by some authors. The genus Vaughania has been accepted here, but if it is moved back into Indigofera then this species would become Indigofera cloiselii Drake[].

Common Name:

General Information

Vaughania cloiselii is a deciduous multi-stemmed shrub or a small tree that can grow up to 10 metres tall. The bole can be 10cm in diameter[, ].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.
A species with an uncommon but relatively broad distribution in southern Madagascar. However, its range is entirely fragmented and declining rapidly. It is is selectively felled for construction purposes. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - southern Madagascar.

Habitat

Seasonal forests and dryland scrub, avoiding calcareous soils; often found on the banks of rivers and by waterfalls; at elevations from 150 - 900 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Vulnerable
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	7.50 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is used for house construction[, , ].

Propagation

Seed -

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