Decarya madagascariensis
Decarya madagascariensis Choux
Decarya madagascariensis is a species in the monotypic genus Decarya, part of the family Didiereaceae. It is a shrub or tree found only in southern Madagascar, reaching heights of up to 6 meters. The plant features zig-zagging branches with short spines.
Description
Decarya madagascariensis, described by Choux in 1934, is the sole species in the genus Decarya. This plant is native to southern Madagascar and is characterized by its shrub or tree form. It can grow up to 6 meters tall, with distinctive zig-zagging branches covered in short spines. The species belongs to the Didiereaceae family and is part of the global botanical distribution, though it is endemic to Madagascar.
Distribution
Global · Madagascar
Synonyms
Alluaudia geayi
