Schizolaena tampoketsana

Schizolaena tampoketsana Lowry, G.E.Schatz, J.-F.Leroy & A.-E.Wolf

Schizolaena tampoketsana is a tree species in the family Sarcolaenaceae, found exclusively in the mid-altitude savanna of Ankazobe, Madagascar. It faces significant threats from wildfires and habitat degradation caused by rice cultivation. The IUCN classifies it as critically endangered, with an estimated 203-340 mature individuals remaining.

Description

Endemic to Madagascar, Schizolaena tampoketsana is a member of the Sarcolaenaceae family and is restricted to the savanna regions around Ankazobe. Its population is severely limited, with only 203-340 mature individuals estimated to exist. The species is at high risk due to habitat loss driven by agricultural expansion, particularly rice farming, as well as frequent wildfires. Conservation efforts are urgently needed to prevent its extinction.