Xerochlamys coriacea

Xerochlamys coriacea grows as a tree up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). Its light green coriaceous leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape and measure up to 6 cm (2 in) long. The tree's flowers are solitary or in inflorescences of two or three flowers, with white petals. The ovoid fruits measure up to 1.25 cm (0.5 in) long.^[3]

Xerochlamys coriacea is only found in the central southern regions of Haute Matsiatra, Androy and Anosy.^[2] Its habitat is subhumid to dry forests from 450 metres (1,500 ft) to 1,200 m (4,000 ft) altitude.^[3] The conservation status of the species is vulnerable.^[1]