Schizolaena parvipetala is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet parvipetala means 'small flowers'.
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Scientific classification 
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| 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 | |
Description
editSchizolaena parvipetala grows as a shrub or small tree up to 6 metres (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. Fruits are unknown.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editSchizolaena parvipetala is known only from the southeastern coastal region of Anosy.[2] Its habitat is lowland humid forest from sea-level to about 500 m (1,600 ft) altitude.[2][3]
Threats
editSchizolaena parvipetala is currently known only from two localities. In one, the Bemangidy-Ivohibe forest, the species is temporarily protected as part of Tsitongambarika New Protected Area, but permanent protection has yet to be granted. The forest is vulnerable to human activity via conversion and degradation.[3]
References
edit- ^ Manjato, N. (2020). "Schizolaena parvipetala". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T137815677A137904043. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ a b c "Schizolaena parvipetala". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 16 November 2016 – via Tropicos.org.
- ^ a b c Lowry II, Porter P.; Nusbaumer, Louis; Randrianasolo, Armand; Schatz, George E.; Hong-Wa, Cynthia (Dec 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.
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