Alluaudia, native to Madagascar, has an interesting story. Legend has it that long ago, a group of wise elders planted these unique plants to bring good luck to their village. They believed that Alluaudia possessed magical properties that could ward off evil spirits and promote prosperity. Over time, the plants thrived, with their tall, spiky branches reaching towards the heavens. Locals believed that these towering plants connected their village with the gods above. Even today, the people of Madagascar cherish Alluaudia as a symbol of blessings and admire its ability to survive in harsh conditions.
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Alluaudia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Didiereaceae. There are six species, all endemic to Madagascar.
Most occur in the southwestern subarid forest-thicket vegetation of the island.
Species of Alluaudia are dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants. Spines are arranged around the leaves as a defense against herbivores. The spines are several meters above the ground, and probably evolved in response to herbivory by now-extinct lemurs, such as Hadropithecus. Several lemur species living today feed heavily on Alluaudia, such as the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) and the white-footed sportive lemur (Lepilemur leucopus).
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