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Mediusella arenaria is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.

Mediusella arenaria
Conservation status
Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malvales
Family:	Sarcolaenaceae
Genus:	Mediusella
Species:	M. arenaria
Binomial name
Mediusella arenaria (F.Gérard) Hong-Wa[2][3]
Synonyms[2]
Leptolaena arenaria (F.Gérard) Cavaco Xerochlamys acuminata F.Gérard Xerochlamys arenaria F.Gérard

Description

Mediusella arenaria grows up to 12 metres (40 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). Its bright green leaves are ovate in shape and measure up to 7 cm (3 in) long. The tree's flowers typically occur in inflorescences of two flowers, each with white petals. The roundish fruits measure up to 1.2 cm (0.5 in) in diameter.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Mediusella arenaria is known only from the northwestern regions of Diana, Betsiboka, Boeny, Melaky and Sofia.[2] Its habitat is dry forests from 50 metres (200 ft) to 200 m (700 ft) altitude. Only a few populations are within protected areas.[3]

Threats

Mediusella arenaria is in decline due to wildfires and the harvesting of its wood. The preliminary status of the species is Near Threatened.[3]

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