| Schizolaena parviflora | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Sarcolaenaceae |
| Genus: | Schizolaena |
| Species: | S. parviflora |
| Binomial name | |
| Schizolaena parviflora | |
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Schizolaena parviflora is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet parviflora means 'small flowers'.
Schizolaena parviflora grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall. Its inflorescences are small and dense. The involucre is glabrous. [3] It is thought to attract lemurs, bats and birds who in turn disperse the tree's seeds. The fruit is considered edible. [1]
Schizolaena parviflora is known only from the northern regions of Diana and Sofia. [2] Its habitat is subhumid forests from sea-level to 500 m (1,600 ft) altitude. [1] Some subpopulations of the species are in protected areas. [2]
The timber of Schizolaena parviflora is used in construction and as firewood. It is also used to make charcoal. [1]
Schizolaena parviflora is threatened by deforestation due to shifting patterns of agriculture. The species is also threatened by timber harvesting and wildfires. [1]
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