Xerophyta eglandulosa H.Perrier belongs to the Velloziaceae family. Flora of the World contains 1 recorded occurrence of this taxon, distributed across 1 country.
Xerophyta eglandulosa, Z.Rogers818--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Parc Nat. Isalo. 12 Jan 06. 190.jpg
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Pandanales
Family
Velloziaceae
Genus
Xerophyta
Specific Epithet
eglandulosa
Authorship
H.Perrier
Source
GBIF Backbone Taxonomy
What is EDGE?
Evolutionary distinctiveness
Lower
ED 0.4
Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.
Threat status
Modelled estimate
EDGE score
0.1
Global rank
#292,975 of 335,497
Top 88%
Extinction probability
15%
Location
Madagascar, Atsimo-Atsinanana, Toliara
-22.886389, 44.692222
Location Remarks
Zombitse National Park. Along trail to the west of the main parking lot just off of National Route ú7. Specimens preserved in alcohol.
Collectors
Zachary Scott Rogers, Rolland Ranaivojaona, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph
