Erythroxylum P. Browne
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Population
In 1994, this species was found in 51 areas out of total 73 areas of special conservation value of the granitic islands of Seychelles (Carlstrm 1996). This indicates the broad distribution of this species. It is most probable that the species still occurs in these areas.
Population Trend
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Major Threats
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The IUCN has classified Erythroxylum sechellarum as Vulnerable due to its restricted distribution on only six islands, which makes it very susceptible to the impacts of any potential threats (1). Fortunately, there are currently no obvious threats to this species and it is considered to be one of the most common plants endemic to the Seychelles (1) (2).
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Trees or shrubs. Young branches distinctive, flattened, with raised lines decurrent from the petiole bases (particularly distinctive in E. emarginatum) Stipules persistent to caducous, completely united. Petals white to cream-yellow. Nectary appendage usually exceeding the calyx. Ovary (2-)3-locular. The two species of Erythroxylum are quite unlike each other in general appearance. Apart from the characters in the key, E. emarginatum has dark green, relatively thick, coriaceous leaves which are brittle and can be heard to crackle when folded and held against the ear. E. zambesiacum has thinly-textured leaves which are not brittle.
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Conservation Actions
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Infusions of the leaves of this plant are used medicinally to reduce fevers (2).
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There are currently no specific conservation measures known to be in place for this species.
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Erythroxylum sechellarum is a species of plant in the Erythroxylaceae family. It is endemic to Seychelles.
Source [edit]
- World Conservation Monitoring Centre 1998. Erythroxylum sechellarum. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 August 2007.
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