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.
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Sarcolaenaceae |
Genus: | Pentachlaena |
Species: | P. betamponensis |
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Pentachlaena betamponensis | |
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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