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| − | '''Macolline is a 10-hectare nature park at the northern end of Antalaha, 3km before the town-centre. The park | + | '''Macolline is a 10-hectare nature park at the northern end of Antalaha, 3km before the town-centre. The park, also known as Ambinany (or Vinany), has over 600 native and introduced plants and trees, including precious and semi-precious species as well as a varied fauna, such as chameleons, butterflies, insects, nocturnal lemurs.''' |
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| − | Macolline Park was founded by Marie Hélène Kam Hyo, a pharmacist in Antalaha. A | + | Macolline Park was founded by Marie Hélène Kam Hyo, a pharmacist in Antalaha. A species of Clerodendrum family (Lamiaceae) was discovered by her in 2002. The sub-species was formally named ''Clerodendrum kamhyoa''. The abundant small trees are an extraordinary sight at the peak of their flowering, with each trunk draped in clusters of long elegant white flowers. |
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| − | Marie Hélène dubbed the plant “Lamariée” (“The Bride”). Flowering | + | Marie Hélène dubbed the plant “Lamariée” (“The Bride”). Flowering begins April and can continue until October with a peak period usually between May and July. The pClerodendrum kamhyoa plant has been assigned a preliminary status of “Endangered” by IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. Conservation efforts at Macolline is significantly lowering the risk of extinction. |
| − | In 2008 Marie Hélène opened Macolline to the public as a conservation and educational site with a well-maintained trail across the site, offering visitors | + | In 2008 Marie Hélène opened Macolline to the public as a conservation and educational site with a well-maintained trail across the site, offering visitors an opportunity discover the many botanical highlights along the route, and a beautiful views from the ???-meters high hill. |
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| + | A knowledgeable guide will explain the different species and their uses in traditional Malagasy medicine. An canoe ride from behind the hill along the Ankavanana River takes visitors to a traditional brick making facility before returning by canoe the same route. <!-- Natural remedies from park available in pharmacy? --> | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:50, 9 October 2024
Macolline is a 10-hectare nature park at the northern end of Antalaha, 3km before the town-centre. The park, also known as Ambinany (or Vinany), has over 600 native and introduced plants and trees, including precious and semi-precious species as well as a varied fauna, such as chameleons, butterflies, insects, nocturnal lemurs.
Macolline Park was founded by Marie Hélène Kam Hyo, a pharmacist in Antalaha. A species of Clerodendrum family (Lamiaceae) was discovered by her in 2002. The sub-species was formally named Clerodendrum kamhyoa. The abundant small trees are an extraordinary sight at the peak of their flowering, with each trunk draped in clusters of long elegant white flowers.
Marie Hélène dubbed the plant “Lamariée” (“The Bride”). Flowering begins April and can continue until October with a peak period usually between May and July. The pClerodendrum kamhyoa plant has been assigned a preliminary status of “Endangered” by IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. Conservation efforts at Macolline is significantly lowering the risk of extinction.
In 2008 Marie Hélène opened Macolline to the public as a conservation and educational site with a well-maintained trail across the site, offering visitors an opportunity discover the many botanical highlights along the route, and a beautiful views from the ???-meters high hill.
A knowledgeable guide will explain the different species and their uses in traditional Malagasy medicine. An canoe ride from behind the hill along the Ankavanana River takes visitors to a traditional brick making facility before returning by canoe the same route.
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