Decaryochloa

Decaryochloa is a genus of Madagascan bamboo in the grass family.^[2]

Decaryochloa
Conservation status
Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Poaceae
Subfamily:	Bambusoideae
Tribe:	Bambuseae
Subtribe:	Hickeliinae
Genus:	Decaryochloa A.Camus
Species:	D. diadelpha
Binomial name
Decaryochloa diadelpha A.Camus

There is only one known species, Decaryochloa diadelpha, found only in Madagascar.^[3][4][5]

Description

Decaryochloa is a bamboo liana. It flowers in April.^[1]

Range and habitat

Decaryochloa is found only in Alaotra Mangoro region of eastern Madagascar. Its estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) is 856 km² and its estimated area of occupancy (AOO) is 20 km².^[1]

It is native to humid lowland and lower montane forest between 500 and 1,072 meters elevation.^[1]

Five populations of the species are known, and there are 10 records of the species. It is threatened with habitat loss across its small range from deforestation for timber, shifting cultivation, conversion of land for agriculture, and mining. Its conservation status is assessed as endangered.^[1]