Rhodolaena acutifolia
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| Rhodolaena acutifolia | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Sarcolaenaceae |
| Genus: | Rhodolaena |
| Species: | R. acutifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhodolaena acutifolia | |
Rhodolaena acutifolia is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet acutifolia means 'sharp-leafed'.
Rhodolaena acutifolia grows as a small tree or shrub.[3] Its leaves are small, subcoriaceous, elliptic in shape, tapering to a point and sharp at the base. They measure up to 3 centimetres (1.2 in) wide.[4] The flowers are paired in solitary inflorescences on a long stem.[3][4] Individual flowers are very large with bright purple-pink petals, measuring up 5 cm (2 in) long.[3] The fruits are dark green, drying black.[4]
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