Cynometra sakalava holotype at P: Perrier de la Bâthie 1169 Credit: MNHN, France

Distribution: Endemic to Madagascar

Bioclimate: Dry

Vegetation Formation: Woodland, Forest

Elevation (m): 0-499

Province: Antsiranana, Mahajanga

Protected Areas : Analamerana, Ankarana, Bemaraha, Tsingy de Namoroka

Note: The name C. commersoniana has previously been applied to this species, but the type specimen belongs to a species from E Madagascar and the new name C. sakalava has been chosen here for this species.

Type(s) of accepted name: PERRIER DE LA BATHIE 1169 (HT: P; IT: P)

Type(s) of syns and other voucher(s): LEANDRI 2611 (K, MO, NY, P, PRE, WAG)

Updated on: 26 Oct. 2006