Schizolaena microphylla
| Schizolaena microphylla | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Sarcolaenaceae |
| Genus: | Schizolaena |
| Species: | S. microphylla
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| Binomial name | |
| Schizolaena microphylla | |
Schizolaena microphylla is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet microphylla means 'small leaves'.
Description
Schizolaena microphylla grows as a tree up to 10 m (33 ft) tall, exceptionally up to 25 m (80 ft). Its leaves are elliptic to ovate or roundish in shape and are hairy on the underside.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Schizolaena microphylla is known only from the central regions of Vakinankaratra and Amoron'i Mania. Its habitat is subhumid forests from 1,000–2,000 m (3,300–6,600 ft) altitude.[2]
Conservation
Schizolaena microphylla has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Its habitat is threatened by wildfires, mining, grazing, and logging, including for firewood. However, the species is present in the protected areas of Ibity and Itremo.[1]
References
- ^ a b Manjato, N. (2020). "Schizolaena microphylla". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T70102338A70123562. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T70102338A70123562.en. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Schizolaena microphylla". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 4 Nov 2016 – via Tropicos.org.
- ^ Lowry II, Porter P.; Schatz, George E.; Leroy, Jean-François; Wolf, Anne-Elizabeth (Jan 1999). "Endemic families of Madagascar. III. A synoptic revision of Schizolaena (Sarcolaenaceae)". Adansonia. 3. 21 (2). Paris: Publications Scientifiques du Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle: 202. Retrieved 4 Nov 2016.