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| − | '''Macolline is a 10-hectare nature park at the northern end of Antalaha, 3km before the town-centre. The park, which is located on a hill, has over 600 native and introduced plants and trees, including many precious and semi-precious species as well as a varied fauna, including chameleons, butterflies, insects, nocturnal lemurs | + | '''Macolline is a 10-hectare nature park at the northern end of Antalaha, 3km before the town-centre. The park, which is located on a hill, has over 600 native and introduced plants and trees, including many precious and semi-precious species as well as a varied fauna, including chameleons, butterflies, insects, nocturnal lemurs.''' |
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| − | Macolline Park was founded by Marie Hélène Kam Hyo, a pharmacist in Antalaha. A remarkable species of Clerodendrum (Lamiaceae) from Madagascar was discovered by Marie Hélène here in 2002. The abundant small trees are an extraordinary sight at the peak of flowering, with each trunk draped with long elegant white flowers. | + | Macolline Park was founded by Marie Hélène Kam Hyo, a pharmacist in Antalaha. A remarkable species of Clerodendrum (Lamiaceae) from Madagascar was discovered by Marie Hélène here in 2002. The sub-species of of the plant was formally named ''Clerodendrum kamhyoa''. The abundant small trees are an extraordinary sight at the peak of flowering during the month of May, with each trunk draped with long elegant white flowers. Marie Hélène dubbed the plant “Lamariée” (“The Bride”). |
| − | Marie Hélène | + | In 2008 Marie Hélène opened Macolline to the public as a conservation and educational site with a well-maintained trail across the ???-meters hill, offering guided tours to discover the botanical treasures along the trail with beautiful views from the top of the hill. A knowledgeable guide will explain the different species and their uses in traditional Malagasy medicine. An optional, continue by pirogue from behind the hill up along the river ??? to visit a nearby traditional brick making facility before returning the same route. <!-- Natural remedies from park available in pharmacy? --> |
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Revision as of 10:17, 9 October 2024
Macolline is a 10-hectare nature park at the northern end of Antalaha, 3km before the town-centre. The park, which is located on a hill, has over 600 native and introduced plants and trees, including many precious and semi-precious species as well as a varied fauna, including chameleons, butterflies, insects, nocturnal lemurs.
Macolline Park was founded by Marie Hélène Kam Hyo, a pharmacist in Antalaha. A remarkable species of Clerodendrum (Lamiaceae) from Madagascar was discovered by Marie Hélène here in 2002. The sub-species of of the plant was formally named Clerodendrum kamhyoa. The abundant small trees are an extraordinary sight at the peak of flowering during the month of May, with each trunk draped with long elegant white flowers. Marie Hélène dubbed the plant “Lamariée” (“The Bride”).
In 2008 Marie Hélène opened Macolline to the public as a conservation and educational site with a well-maintained trail across the ???-meters hill, offering guided tours to discover the botanical treasures along the trail with beautiful views from the top of the hill. A knowledgeable guide will explain the different species and their uses in traditional Malagasy medicine. An optional, continue by pirogue from behind the hill up along the river ??? to visit a nearby traditional brick making facility before returning the same route.
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