Eremolaena humblotiana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Sarcolaenaceae |
Genus: | Eremolaena |
Species: | E. humblotiana |
Binomial name | |
Eremolaena humblotiana Baill. |
Eremolaena humblotiana is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. It is named for the French naturalist Léon Humblot.
Eremolaena humblotiana grows as a shrub or tree. Its subcoriaceous leaves may measure more than 9 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences bear two flowers.
Eremolaena humblotiana is known only from the eastern regions of Alaotra-Mangoro, Analanjirofo and Atsinanana. Its habitat is humid and subhumid forest up to about 1,200 m (4,000 ft) altitude. Some subpopulations are in protected areas.