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Erythroxylum sechellarum O. E. Schulz

Biology

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Infusions of the leaves of this plant are used medicinally to reduce fevers (2).
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Conservation

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There are currently no specific conservation measures known to be in place for this species.
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Description

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This plant, which belongs to the same family of plants as the cocaine-producing Erythroxylum coca, may be considered a shrub or a small tree, depending on where it is growing (2). It has glossy, leathery leaves measuring up to 12 centimetres long (3), and grey-brown fissured bark (2). The small, white flowers, just five millimetres across, grow from the point where the leaves meet the stem. The fruits of Erythroxylum sechellarum are shiny red, oblong in shape, and contain a single seed (3).
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Habitat

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Erythroxylum sechellarum is found growing from sea level to high altitudes. It occurs in both exposed areas, where is grows as a shrub, and in shaded forests, where it develops into a tree (2).
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Range

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Endemic to the Seychelles, where it occurs on the granitic islands of Mahé, Silhouette, Praslin, La Digue, Curieuse and Felicité (3).
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Status

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Classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List (1).
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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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Erythroxylum sechellarum

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Erythroxylum sechellarum is a species of plant in the Erythroxylaceae family. It is endemic to Seychelles.

References

  1. ^ Ismail, S.; Huber, M.J.; Mougal, J. (2011). "Erythroxylum sechellarum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T30502A9553385. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T30502A9553385.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
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Erythroxylum sechellarum: Brief Summary

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Erythroxylum sechellarum is a species of plant in the Erythroxylaceae family. It is endemic to Seychelles.

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