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theiformis

Taxon

Aphloia theiformis (Vahl) Benn.

Protologue Pl. Jav. Rar. (Bennett) 192, in adnot. 1840 [May 1840]IPNI
AcceptedGBIF
EDGE Watch • Least Concern
Aphloia theiformis, R.Ranaivojaona1327--Madag.  Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 11 Jan 06. 051.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, R.Ranaivojaona1327--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 11 Jan 06. 051.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, R.Ranaivojaona1327--Madag.  Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 11 Jan 06. 053.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, R.Ranaivojaona1327--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 11 Jan 06. 053.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, R.Ranaivojaona1327--Madag.  Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 11 Jan 06. 054.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, R.Ranaivojaona1327--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 11 Jan 06. 054.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, R.Ranaivojaona1327--Madag.  Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 11 Jan 06. 050.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, R.Ranaivojaona1327--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 11 Jan 06. 050.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, R.Ranaivojaona1327--Madag.  Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 11 Jan 06. 049.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, R.Ranaivojaona1327--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 11 Jan 06. 049.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, R.Ranaivojaona1327--Madag.  Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 11 Jan 06. 052.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, R.Ranaivojaona1327--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 11 Jan 06. 052.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, R.Ranaivojaona1327--Madag.  Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 11 Jan 06. 055.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, R.Ranaivojaona1327--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 11 Jan 06. 055.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, R.Ranaivojaona1327--Madag.  Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 11 Jan 06. 056.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, R.Ranaivojaona1327--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 11 Jan 06. 056.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 337.jpg

Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 337.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 339.jpg

Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 339.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 342.jpg

Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 342.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 347.jpg

Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 347.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 341.jpg

Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 341.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 336.jpg

Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 336.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 338.jpg

Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 338.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 346.jpg

Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 346.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 345.jpg

Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 345.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 348.jpg

Aphloia theiformis--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 348.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 015.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 015.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1195--Madag. Anjozorobe, Aire Protegee, E Antsahabe. 17 Nov 06. 035.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1195--Madag. Anjozorobe, Aire Protegee, E Antsahabe. 17 Nov 06. 035.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1195--Madag. Anjozorobe, Aire Protegee, E Antsahabe. 17 Nov 06. 037.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1195--Madag. Anjozorobe, Aire Protegee, E Antsahabe. 17 Nov 06. 037.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 023.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 023.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 021.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 021.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 019.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 019.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1195--Madag. Anjozorobe, Aire Protegee, E Antsahabe. 17 Nov 06. 039.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1195--Madag. Anjozorobe, Aire Protegee, E Antsahabe. 17 Nov 06. 039.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 008.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 008.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 009.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 009.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 010.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 010.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 018.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 018.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1195--Madag. Anjozorobe, Aire Protegee, E Antsahabe. 17 Nov 06. 042.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1195--Madag. Anjozorobe, Aire Protegee, E Antsahabe. 17 Nov 06. 042.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 013.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 013.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1195--Madag. Anjozorobe, Aire Protegee, E Antsahabe. 17 Nov 06. 045.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1195--Madag. Anjozorobe, Aire Protegee, E Antsahabe. 17 Nov 06. 045.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 014.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 014.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 022.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 022.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 005.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 005.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 017.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 017.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 024.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 024.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 006.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 006.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 007.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 007.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 004.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 004.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1195--Madag. Anjozorobe, Aire Protegee, E Antsahabe. 17 Nov 06. 041.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1195--Madag. Anjozorobe, Aire Protegee, E Antsahabe. 17 Nov 06. 041.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 003.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 003.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 002.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 002.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 016.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 016.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 011.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 011.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 026.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 026.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 020.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1188--Madag. Ambotsimiray, E of Mangamila on Nat Rt 3. 17 Nov 06. 020.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1195--Madag. Anjozorobe, Aire Protegee, E Antsahabe. 17 Nov 06. 044.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1195--Madag. Anjozorobe, Aire Protegee, E Antsahabe. 17 Nov 06. 044.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1195--Madag. Anjozorobe, Aire Protegee, E Antsahabe. 17 Nov 06. 038.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1195--Madag. Anjozorobe, Aire Protegee, E Antsahabe. 17 Nov 06. 038.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1195--Madag. Anjozorobe, Aire Protegee, E Antsahabe. 17 Nov 06. 040.jpg

Aphloia theiformis, ZRogers1195--Madag. Anjozorobe, Aire Protegee, E Antsahabe. 17 Nov 06. 040.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Native to Comoros, Eswatini, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Réunion, Rodrigues, Seychelles, Tanzania, Zimbabwe (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 6 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

No collection number

January 18, 2006

Location

Madagascar, Atsimo-Atsinanana, Toliara (Sakaraha)

-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

No collectors specified

Rogers, Z 1195

November 17, 2006

Location

Madagascar, Analamanga (Anjozorobe)

-18.398889, 47.937222

Location Remarks

East of Anjozorobe. Near village of Antsahabe. Humid forest. Specimens preserved in alcohol.

Collectors

Zachary Scott Rogers, Rolland Ranaivojaona, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Rogers, Z 824

January 12, 2006

Location

Madagascar, Atsimo-Atsinanana, Toliara (Sakaraha)

-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

No collection number

January 19, 2006

Location

Madagascar, Atsimo-Atsinanana, Toliara (Sakaraha)

-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

No collectors specified

No collection number

January 10, 2006

Location

Madagascar, Vatovavy-Fitovinany (Ifanadiana)

-21.331944, 47.673889

Location Remarks

About 7 km E of Ifandiana on National Route 45. Vegetation overhanging roadside along southern side of road. Degraded.

Collectors

Rolland Ranaivojaona, Zachary Scott Rogers, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Ranaivojaona, R 1327

January 11, 2006

Location

Madagascar, Haute Matsiatra (Androy)

-21.285833, 47.315833

Location Remarks

Ifanadiana, Ranomafana. Parc National de Ranomafana.

Collectors

Rolland Ranaivojaona, Zachary Scott Rogers, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Crossosomatales

Family

Aphloiaceae

Genus

Aphloia

Specific Epithet

theiformis

Authorship

(Vahl) Benn.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Very high

ED 69.7

Among the most evolutionarily isolated plants known — losing it erases an irreplaceable branch of the plant tree of life.

EDGE Watch

Threat status

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

EDGE score

3.1

Global rank

#7,259 of 335,497

Top 3%

Extinction probability

4%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →