Megistostegium microphyllum
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| Megistostegium microphyllum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Megistostegium |
| Species: | M. microphyllum |
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| Megistostegium microphyllum | |
Megistostegium microphyllum is a plant in the family Malvaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Megistostegium microphyllum grows as a shrub up to 4 metres (13 ft) tall. Its glabrous leaves are orbicular to elliptical in shape. They are coloured gray-green to bright green and measure up to 1.8 cm (1 in) long. The flowers are erect with an orange to red epicalyx and a light green to light pink corolla. The pollen is purple when fresh.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Megistostegium microphyllum is found at numerous locations throughout southern Madagascar, including in protected areas. Its habitat is forests from sea level to about 500 m (1,600 ft) altitude.[1]
