Schizolaena masoalensis
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| Schizolaena masoalensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Sarcolaenaceae |
| Genus: | Schizolaena |
| Species: | S. masoalensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Schizolaena masoalensis Lowry, G.E.Schatz, J.-F.Leroy & A.-E.Wolf[2] | |
Schizolaena masoalensis is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet refers to the Masoala peninsula where the species is found.[3]
Schizolaena masoalensis grows as a liana[3] or tree.[2] Its papery leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape and are coloured grayish green above, tinted orangish below. They measure up to 7 cm (3 in) long. The inflorescences bear many flowers, each with three sepals and five petals.[3] The fruits, featuring a fleshy involucre, lend themselves to seed dispersal by a number of lemur and bat species. The wood is locally used in construction.[1]