| Pentachlaena betamponensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Sarcolaenaceae |
| Genus: | Pentachlaena |
| Species: | P. betamponensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pentachlaena betamponensis | |
Pentachlaena betamponensis is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. It is named for the Betampona Reserve where the species is found.
Pentachlaena betamponensis grows as a tree of unknown height. Its coriaceous leaves are obovate in shape and coloured brown above and greenish brown below. They measure up to 5 centimetres (2 in) long. The inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers, each with five sepals and five petals. Fruits are unknown. [3]
Pentachlaena betamponensis is known only from the eastern region of Atsinanana where it is found in the Betampona Reserve. Its habitat is humid forest from sea-level to about 500 m (1,600 ft) altitude. [2]
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