| Eremolaena rotundifolia | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Sarcolaenaceae |
| Genus: | Eremolaena |
| Species: | E. rotundifolia |
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Eremolaena rotundifolia (F.Gérard) Danguy |
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Eremolaena rotundifolia is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet is from the Latin meaning "round leaves".
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.
Eremolaena rotundifolia is known from the eastern regions of Sava, Atsimo-Atsinanana, Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Analanjirofo, Atsinanana and Anosy. Its habitat is humid coastal forest from sea-level to about 500 m (1,600 ft) altitude. Some subpopulations are in protected areas.