Pentachlaena latifolia

Pentachlaena latifolia is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet "" is from the Latin meaning "broad-leaved".
Description.
"Pentachlaena latifolia" grows as a shrub or small tree up to tall. Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to circular in shape. The flowers are either almost sessile or borne on short peduncles.
Distribution and habitat.
"Pentachlaena latifolia" is known only from the central regions of Vakinankaratra and Amoron'i Mania. Its habitat is subhumid forest from to about altitude.