Calantica capuronii Sleumer

Applequist, Wendy L., Phillipson, Peter B. & Schatz, George E., 2014, A synoptic revision of the Malagasy endemic genus Calantica Jaub. ex Tul. (Salicaceae), Adansonia (3) 36 (1), pp. 83-102 : 87

2. Calantica capuronii Sleumer

Adansonia, sér. 2, 12: 543-544 (1973).

— Type: Madagascar, Prov. Fianarantsoa, Analamarina, Fort-Carnot , 15.X.1955, fl., Service Forestier 15285 (holo-, P! ; iso-, L, TEF, photos seen).

ADDITIONAL MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Madagascar. Prov Fianarantsoa, Manakara , 17.XI.1952, fl., Service Forestier 6551 (P). — Mont Vatovavy, à l’W d’Antsanavola (bassin de la Mananjary ), 1.II.1964, fl., Service Forestier 23231 (MO, P×2).

DISTRIBUTION AND HABITAT

Calantica capuronii is native to a small portion of southeastern Madagascar; it probably occurs in humid forest.

REMARKS

The only habit information recorded for Calantica capuronii is “arbuste”; since small individuals of other species that are definitely trees are sometimes similarly described, it is possible that C. capuronii is actually, at least sometimes, a small tree, as is the usual case in this genus.

Vernacular names

Fandrianakanga (Service Forestier 15285); Vandrikala (Service Forestier 6551).

CONSERVATION STATUS

The preliminary assessment of the conservation status of Calantica capuronii is Endangered (EN B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)), with an Extent of Occurrence of 1442 km 2, and an Area of Occupancy of less than 500 km 2. It is known from three locations relatively close together; remaining natural vegetation in the area is subject to continuing habitat degradation.