Perrierodendron capuronii

Perrierodendron capuronii is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet is for the French botanist René Capuron.

Description

Perrierodendron capuronii grows as a tree up to tall. Its Glossary of [botanical terms#chartaceous|chartaceous] to subcoriaceous leaves are obovate in shape. They are coloured brown above, greenish brown below and measure up to long. The inflorescences bear one to seven flowers, each with five sepals and five petals. The smooth fruits are obovoid in shape and measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Perrierodendron capuronii is known only from the eastern regions of Sava, Alaotra-Mangoro and Atsinanana. Its habitat is humid and subhumid forests from to altitude.