Nuxia pachyphylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Stilbaceae. It is a shrub or tree endemic to Madagascar. The species was described in 1887, and is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.
Taxonomy The species was described by John Gilbert Baker in 1887.
Distribution Nuxia pachyphylla is endemic to the seasonally dry tropical biome of Madagascar. It is widespread in the east, central, and north of Madagascar, and has an estimated extent of occurrence of . The species is present in the regions of Diana, Analamanga, Bongolava, Amoron'i Mania, Atsimo-Atsinanana, Ihorombe, Alaotra-Mangoro, and Analanjirofo.
Nuxia pachyphylla grows at elevations of , in humid, subhumid, and montane forests.
Description Nuxia pachyphylla is a shrub or tree up to tall. It has woody branchlets. The leaves are arranged oppositely or in groups of three. The leaves are long, and wide. The calyx is brown to black, and leathery.
The plant flowers and fruits from June to December.
Conservation In 2020, the IUCN assessed Nuxia pachyphylla as of Least Concern. The species faces habitat loss from logging, grazing, and fires.
Nuxia pachyphylla is present in protected areas, including Analamazaotra National Park, Midongy du sud National Park, the Fandriana Marolambo forest corridor, Isalo National Park, Loky-Manambato, Montagne d'Ambre National Park, Nosy Mangabe, Ranomafana National Park, and Tsaratanana Reserve.
Nomenclature In the Malagasy language, Nuxia pachyphylla is known as .
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