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'''Macolline Forest is a botanical nature reserve 3km from the town centre of Antalaha. Also known as Ambinany, the ~~park~~ area covers 10 hectares and has over 600 native and introduced ~~plants and trees with~~ precious and semi-precious species of plants and trees as well as a diverse fauna, including chameleons~~, butterflies~~ and lemurs.'''

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Macolline ~~Park~~ Forest was founded by Marie Hélène Kam Hyo, a pharmacist in Antalaha. A species of the Clerodendrum family (Lamiaceae) was discovered by her here in 2002 and formally identified and named ''Clerodendrum kamhyoae'' in 2016.

While flowering usually begins in April and continues until July, a highlight can be observed at the peak of flowering in May when the trunk of each tree is draped in long elegant clusters of white flowers. Marie Hélène dubbed the plant "Lamariée" ("The Bride").

The Clerodendrum kamhyoa plant has been assigned a preliminary status of “Endangered” by IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. Conservation efforts at Macolline have significantly lowered its risk of extinction.

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~~The park~~ In 2008 the forest area opened ~~in 2008~~ as a conservation site including an educational centre offering visitors the opportunity to ~~observe~~ learn and ~~learn about~~ see the different botanical species along a well-maintained trail including beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes.

''Among the different species in the ~~park~~ forest there are:''

Fast-growing woods are often used as firewood and in timber for construction of furniture. One such tree is [https://prota.prota4u.org/protav8.asp?g=pe&p=Intsia+bijuga Intsia] which can grow at a rate of one metre per year.

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Slow-growing woods: These are hardwoods that take several decades to grow. They are precious woods because they have a high value and are used to build luxurious furniture. Precious woods include palisander, ebony and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosewood rosewood]. Macolline are collecting and distributing rosewood and palisander seeds and seedlings for replanting initiatives.

Endemic species occur naturally without human intervention and when they only grow or live there. In Madagascar and Macolline endemic species include Ravenala madagascariensis, Clerodendrum kamhyoae, Bamboo lemur and Mouse lemur.

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The exotic species: A species introduced (planted) in a country that is not its country of origin, it is said to be exotic. Some exotic species become very invasive and prevent native plants from reproducing.

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Lianas: In tropical forests including Macolline, lianas are abundant. They climb along tree trunks or remain free and hanging from branches making it difficult to spot the beginning or the end. Lianas are terrestrial plants that seek light. Liana is a name given to all types of terrestrial or epiphytic climbing plants, capable of clinging to a support.

Two distinct types of root formations that can be seen in the Macolline forest are ''stilt roots'' and ''foothill roots''.

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Stilt roots are produced by the trunk or branches and develop in the open air before penetrating the ground. This adaptation allows a better base and elevation above the water (competition for space). In the undergrowth, some trees grow by extending their roots towards the brightest areas (competition for light).

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Foothill roots are vertically flattened root expansions, glued to the trunk. Depending on the size and age of the tree, the buttresses can be numerous, reach several meters high and branch out. They allow better fixation and resistance to wind.

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A knowledgeable guide explains the different species and their uses in traditional Malagasy medicine and culture.

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A canoe ride ~~from behind the park~~ offers visitors a tour of a traditional brick-making facility along the river behind the ~~park~~forest.

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It is difficult not to spot chameleons when visiting Macolline. Species of chameleons found in the park include Panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) and Madagascar pimple-nose chameleon (Calumma nasutum).

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The ~~park~~ forest is open to visitors every day. An information centre and various locally handcrafted souvenirs are for sale at the entrance. For guided tours and group reservations, contact Ertice and Lilyane at +261 32 89 358 26 / +261 32 55 214 08 (WhatsApp) or by email [mailto:marielilyane@gmail.com marielilyane@gmail.com] / [mailto:yarozafy@gmail.com yarozafy@gmail.com]

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'''Macolline ~~Park~~Forest'''<br>

206, Antalaha<br>

Madagascar

Email: [mailto:macolline.madagascar@gmail.com macolline.madagascar@gmail.com]

View all [[Macolline ~~Park~~ Forest photos]]

== Further information ==

* Macolline homepage: [https://www.macolline.orgMacolline.org]* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtIk09pDB9g TV broadcast on Zone Australe/Antenne Réunion] * [~~Media~~https:~~Philipson_Clerodendrum~~//www.youtube.~~pdf]~~com/playlist?list=PL2PUMu_dznna5UmcmY42_nDhI8ADxNNMO Macolline YouTube videos by Ertice Iarozafy]* [https://www.youtube.com/~~watch~~playlist?vlist=~~WtIk09pDB9g~~PL2PUMu_dznnaaqJCXeOvdVNyBozVvKWQA Macolline YouTube Shorts by Ertice Iarozafy]* [[Media:Philipson_Clerodendrum.pdf|Philipson_Clerodendrum.pdf]]* [https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Line-drawings-of-Clerodendrum-kamhyoae-Phillipson-Allorge-A-Leaf-showing-long_fig1_301740386Line drawings of Clerodendrum kamhyoae on ResearchGate.net]* [https://frwww.~~wikipedia~~wikidata.org/wwiki/~~index~~Q55231410 Clerodendrum kamhyoae entry on wikidata.~~php?title=Clerodendrum_kamhyoae~~org]* [[:File:Indigenous_fruit_trees_of_Madagascar_Potential_com.pdf|Indigenous_fruit_trees_of_Madagascar_Potential_com.pdf]]* [[:File:The-Red-List-of-Trees-of-Madagascar.pdf|The-Red-List-of-Trees-of-Madagascar.pdf]]

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