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Sarcolaena oblongifolia

Sarcolaena oblongifolia Gerard
Sarcolaena oblongifolia
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Sarcolaena oblongifolia is a plant species in the Sarcolaenaceae family, native exclusively to Madagascar. It grows in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and shrublands. The species is at risk due to habitat loss.

Description

Sarcolaena oblongifolia, described by Gerard in 1915, is a member of the Sarcolaena genus and the Sarcolaenaceae family. It is found only in Madagascar, where it inhabits subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and shrubland ecosystems. The species faces significant threats from the degradation and loss of its natural habitats.

Distribution

Global · Madagascar

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