Schizolaena milleri explained

Schizolaena milleri is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. It is named for the botanical collector James Spencer Miller.

Description

Schizolaena milleri grows as a tree up to 15m (49feet) tall. Its papery leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape and are coloured grayish green above, brown tinged red below. They measure up to 7.5cm (03inches) long. The inflorescences typically bear four flowers, each with three sepals and five bright pink petals. The fruits are roundish and measure up to 0.6cm (00.2inches) in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Schizolaena milleri is known only from the northeastern regions of Analanjirofo and Atsinanana. Its habitat is humid forest from sea-level to 500m (1,600feet) altitude.