Pentachlaena orientalis

Pentachlaena orientalis is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.

Description
Pentachlaena orientalis grows as a tree up to  tall with a trunk diameter of up to . Its leaves are elliptic and measure up to  long.

Distribution and habitat
Pentachlaena orientalis is known from the eastern regions of Alaotra-Mangoro, Analanjirofo and Atsinanana. Its habitat is humid forest from sea level to about  altitude. Some subpopulations of the species occur in protected areas.

References

Category:Sarcolaenaceae
Category:Endemic flora of Madagascar
Category:Trees of Madagascar
Category:Plants described in 1973