Kingdom Plantae Family Sarcolaenaceae Rank Species | Order Malvales Genus Schizolaena | |
Schizolaena elongata is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
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Description
Schizolaena elongata grows as a tree up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall. Its coriaceous leaves are discolorous.
Distribution and habitat
Schizolaena elongata is known only from the eastern regions of Sava, Atsimo-Atsinanana, Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Analanjirofo and Atsinanana. Its habitat is humid coastal forests from sea-level to 500 m (1,600 ft) altitude.
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