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Eremolaena rotundifolia

Eremolaena rotundifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Sarcolaenaceae
Genus: Eremolaena
Species: E. rotundifolia
Binomial name
Eremolaena rotundifolia
(F.Gérard) Danguy
Synonyms
  • Rhodolaena rotundifolia F.Gérard

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.



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