Eremolaena rotundifolia
Eremolaena rotundifolia is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet rotundifolia is from the Latin meaning "round leaves".
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Sarcolaenaceae |
| Genus: | Eremolaena |
| Species: | E. rotundifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Eremolaena rotundifolia | |
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Description
Eremolaena rotundifolia grows as a shrub or tree. Its chartaceous leaves measure up to 5 cm (2 in) long. The inflorescences bear a single flower.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Eremolaena rotundifolia is known from the eastern regions of Sava, Atsimo-Atsinanana, Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Analanjirofo, Atsinanana and Anosy.[1] Its habitat is humid coastal forest from sea-level to about 500 m (1,600 ft) altitude.[1][2] Some subpopulations are in protected areas.[1]
References
- "Eremolaena rotundifolia". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 25 Nov 2016 – via Tropicos.org.
- Lowry II, Porter P.; Haevermans, Thomas; Labat, Jean-Noël; Schatz, George E.; Leroy, Jean-François; Wolf, Anne-Elizabeth (Jan 2000). "Endemic families of Madagascar. V. A synoptic revision of Eremolaena, Pentachlaena and Perrierodendron (Sarcolaenaceae)". Adansonia. 3. Paris: Publications Scientifiques du Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle. 22 (1): 14–15. Retrieved 25 Nov 2016.
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