Cinnamosma macrocarpa
Cinnamosma macrocarpa[2] is a species of flowering plant in the family Canellaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. DescriptionCinnamosma macrocarpa is a shrub or small tree, growing 3 to 18 meters tall.[1] Range and habitatCinnamosma macrocarpa is native to eastern and northwestern Madagascar, in the provinces of Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa, Toamasina and Toliara.[1] it grows in humid and subhumid littoral forests and on rocky soil in lowland and montane forests from sea level to 1,180 meters elevation.[1] There are ten known subpopulations of the species. It is affected by habitat loss from logging, conversion of land to agriculture, and mining. Its population is declining, and its conservation status is assessed as vulnerable.[1] ReferencesWikispecies has information related to Cinnamosma macrocarpa.
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