Plantae | Tracheophyta | Magnoliophyta | Magnoliopsida | Fabales | Fabaceae | Bauhinia | Bauhinia madagascariensis |
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Shrub or small tree 1-6 (10) m tall, found in deciduous woodland and xerophytic scrubland, mainly on sand but also on limestone, from coastal dunes to c.900 m
Conversion of woodland vegetation for agriculture and farming 'Tavy' is widespread across Madagascar. This species is likely to have declined in some parts of the range, but as it is so widespread (and common?) it is not likely to be meeting thresholds for threatened species.
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