Eremolaena rotundifolia is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet rotundifolia means 'round leaves'.
Eremolaena rotundifolia | |
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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
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Binomial name | |
Eremolaena rotundifolia | |
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Description
editEremolaena rotundifolia grows as a shrub or tree. Its chartaceous leaves measure up to 5 cm (2 in) long. The inflorescences bear a single flower.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editEremolaena rotundifolia is known from the eastern regions of Sava, Atsimo-Atsinanana, Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Analanjirofo, Atsinanana and Anosy.[2] Its habitat is humid coastal forest from sea-level to about 500 m (1,600 ft) altitude.[2][3] Some subpopulations are in protected areas.[2]
References
edit- ^ Ravololomanana, N. (2019). "Eremolaena rotundifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T70102569A70157183. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Eremolaena rotundifolia". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 25 November 2016 – via Tropicos.org.
- ^ a b 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. 22 (1). Paris: Publications Scientifiques du Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle: 14–15. Retrieved 25 November 2016.