Eremolaena rotundifolia

Eremolaena rotundifolia
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malvales
Family:	Sarcolaenaceae
Genus:	Eremolaena
Species:	E. rotundifolia
Binomial name
Eremolaena rotundifolia (F.Gérard) Danguy [2]
Synonyms [2]
Rhodolaena rotundifoliaF.Gérard

Eremolaena rotundifolia is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet rotundifolia means 'round leaves'.

Description

Eremolaena rotundifolia grows as a shrub or tree. Its chartaceous leaves measure up to 5 cm (2 in) long. The inflorescences bear a single flower. ^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Eremolaena rotundifolia is known from the eastern regions of Sava, Atsimo-Atsinanana, Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Analanjirofo, Atsinanana and Anosy. ^[2] Its habitat is humid coastal forest from sea-level to about 500 m (1,600 ft) altitude. ^{[2] [3]} Some subpopulations are in protected areas. ^[2]

References

1. Ravololomanana, N. (2019). "Eremolaena rotundifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019 e.T70102569A70157183. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
2. "Eremolaena rotundifolia". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden . Retrieved 25 November 2016– via Tropicos.org.
3. Lowry II, Porter P.; Haevermans, Thomas; Labat, Jean-Noël; Schatz, George E.; Leroy, Jean-François; Wolf, Anne-Elizabeth (Jan 2000). "Endemic families of Madagascar. V. A synoptic revision of Eremolaena, Pentachlaena and Perrierodendron (Sarcolaenaceae)". Adansonia. 3. 22 (1). Paris: Publications Scientifiques du Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle: 14–15. Retrieved 25 November 2016.