Nuxia ambrensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Stilbaceae. It is a tree native to northern Madagascar. The IUCN lists the species as Endangered.
Taxonomy The species was described by Paul Albert Jovet in 1947.
Distribution Nuxia ambrensis is native to the wet tropical biome of northern Madagascar. It is found in three locations, in the regions of Sava and Diana. Its extent of occurrence is around .
The species is found at elevations of .
Description Nuxia ambrensis is a tree that grows up to high. It flowers in February.
Conservation In 2020, the IUCN assessed Nuxia ambrensis as Endangered. It is threatened by habitat loss, which may be caused by logging, agriculture, and fire. The species is found in Marojejy National Park, and Montagne d'Ambre National Park.
Nomenclature In Malagasy, Nuxia ambrensis is known as .
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