Pentachlaena orientalis is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Sarcolaenaceae |
Genus: | Pentachlaena |
Species: | P. orientalis |
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Pentachlaena orientalis grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 90 cm (35 in). Its leaves are elliptic and measure up to 18 cm (7 in) long.[3]
Pentachlaena orientalis is known from the eastern regions of Alaotra-Mangoro, Analanjirofo and Atsinanana. Its habitat is humid forest from sea level to about 2,000 m (6,600 ft) altitude. Some subpopulations of the species occur in protected areas.[2]
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