Perrierodendron rodoense

Perrierodendron rodoense is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet rodoense is for the Irodo River, where the species was studied.

Description

Perrierodendron rodoense grows as a tree up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. Its Glossary of [botanical terms#chartaceous|chartaceous] to subcoriaceous leaves are obovate in shape. They are coloured dark brown above, light brown below and measure up to long. The inflorescences bear a single flower with five sepals and five whitish petals. The fruits are unknown.

Distribution and habitat

Perrierodendron rodoense is known only from a single location in the Irodo basin in the northern region of Diana. Its habitat is Madagascar dry [deciduous forests|dry forests] from sea level to altitude.