Anthostema madagascariense
| Anthostema madagascariense | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Anthostema |
| Species: | A. madagascariense
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| Binomial name | |
| Anthostema madagascariense | |
Anthostema madagascariense is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae (spurge family). It is a small to medium-sized tree or large bush, endemic to Madagascar, the Comoro Islands and Mayotte.[1]
Description
Anthostema madagascariense is an evergreen tree, rich in
Distribution and habitat
This tree grows naturally on the Comoro Islands, Mayotte and eastern Madagascar. It grows in tropical rainforest, including swamp forest, at altitudes of up to about 1,700 m (5,600 ft), being locally common below about 500 m (1,600 ft).[2]
Uses
The timber of Anthostema madagascariense is whitish when freshly cut, turning pink on exposure to the air. It is soft and non-durable, prone to rot and attack by insects, and is little used for construction, but can be worked by hand to make utensils. It may be used in light carpentry, to make boxes or for veneering. It is often a constituent of fibreboard and hardboard, and the latex is used as an adhesive.[2]
References
- ^ "Anthostema madagascariense Baill". The Plant List. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ a b c Louppe, Dominique; Oyen, Leo P.A. (2011). "Anthostema madagascariense". In Lemmens, R.H.M.J.; Louppe, D.; Oteng-Amoako, A.A. (eds.). Timbers/Bois d'œuvre 2. PROTA.