Schizolaena parvipetala
| Schizolaena parvipetala | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Sarcolaenaceae |
| Genus: | Schizolaena |
| Species: | S. parvipetala
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| Binomial name | |
| Schizolaena parvipetala Randrian. & Hong-Wa[2]
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Schizolaena parvipetala is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet parvipetala means 'small flowers'.
Description
Schizolaena parvipetala grows as a shrub or small tree up to 6 m (20 ft) tall. Its twigs are glabrous, occasionally pubescent with small lenticels. The leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape. They are coloured medium brown above and light brown below, measuring up to 6 cm (2 in) long. The inflorescences bear two to four flowers, each with three sepals and five white petals.[3] The species produces fruits in February.[1]
Distribution and habitat
Schizolaena parvipetala is known only from the southeastern coastal region of Anosy.[2] Its habitat is lowland humid forest from 28–179 m (92–587 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Schizolaena parvipetala has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. Its habitat is threatened by logging, wildfires and by shifting agricultural activities. The two subpopulations of the species are within the Tsitongambarika protected area.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Manjato, N. (2020). "Schizolaena parvipetala". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T137815677A137904043. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Schizolaena parvipetala". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 16 November 2016 – via Tropicos.org.
- ^ Lowry II, Porter P.; Nusbaumer, Louis; Randrianasolo, Armand; Schatz, George E.; Hong-Wa, Cynthia (December 2014). "Endemic Families of Madagascar. XIII. New, restricted range species of Eremolaena Baill. and Schizolaena Thouars (Sarcolaenaceae)". Candollea. 69 (2). Geneva: Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de Genève: 190–192. doi:10.15553/c2014v692a11. S2CID 85852064. Retrieved 16 November 2016.