Euphorbia parvicyathophora
| Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
Order |
Family |
| PLANTAE |
TRACHEOPHYTA |
MAGNOLIOPSIDA |
EUPHORBIALES |
EUPHORBIACEAE |
| Scientific Name: |
Euphorbia parvicyathophora |
| Species Authority: |
Rauh |
Assessment Information
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| Red List Category & Criteria: |
Critically Endangered
B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)
ver 3.1
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| Year Published: |
2004 |
| Assessor/s: |
Haevermans, T. |
| Reviewer/s: |
Rajeriarison, C., Labat, J.N., Lowry, P. & Randrianjohany, E. (Madagascar Plants RLA) |
| Contributor/s: |
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Justification:
This species is only known from Anjamala. The Tulear area is rich in micro-endemic species and its surrounding habitats are heavily degraded and destroyed by human activities. The exact range of this species is unknown, however, botanists frequently visit this area. The species is sought after by succulent plant collectors and is on Appendix I of CITES.
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Geographic Range
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Habitat and Ecology
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| Habitat and Ecology: |
Pockets of soil, on the face of the cavernous limestone cliffs on the south bank of Fiherenana river.
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| Systems: |
Terrestrial |
| Major Threat(s): |
Habitat degradation, fire, habitat clearing, collection for horticultural purposes.
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Conservation Actions
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| Conservation Actions: |
Listed under CITES Appendix I.
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