Cinnamosma madagascariensis[2] is a species of flowering plant in the family Canellaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.[3], where it is known as sakaihazo.[1]

Cinnamosma madagascariensis
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Magnoliids
Order:	Canellales
Family:	Canellaceae
Genus:	Cinnamosma
Species:	C. madagascariensis
Binomial name
Cinnamosma madagascariensis Danguy

Description

Cinnamosma madagascariensis is a shrub or tree which grows 3 to 20 meters tall.[1]

Range and habitat

Cinnamosma madagascariensis is found in northern and eastern Madagascar, in the provinces of Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa, Toamasina and Toliara. It grows in humid littoral, lowland, and montane forests, in dry forests and thickets on limestone, and in wooded grassland, between 90 and 2000 meters elevation. Its range includes the Montagne des Français protected area. The species' estimated area of occupancy (AOO) is 72 km², but may be larger due to under-sampling.[1]

Uses

All parts of the plant are used in medicine, particularly the bark which is used to treat tooth decay and epilepsy. The wood is used in construction, woodwork, household objects, and firewood.[1]

References

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