Alluaudia comosa
Alluaudia comosa (Drake) Drake
Alluaudia comosa is a flowering plant species in the family Didiereaceae, native to the coastal region of southwestern Madagascar. It is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The species was first described in 1903 and is also known by the synonym Didierea comosa Drake.
Description
Alluaudia comosa is a member of the Didiereaceae family, which is endemic to the coastal areas of southwestern Madagascar. This species is found in a limited geographic range and faces conservation challenges, leading to its classification as vulnerable by the IUCN. The species was originally published in 1903 and has been recognized under the synonym Didierea comosa Drake. It is one of the few species within its family and contributes to the unique biodiversity of Madagascar.
Distribution
Global · Madagascar
Synonyms
Didierea comosa
