Schizolaena pectinata is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Schizolaena pectinata grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall. Its elliptic to ovate leaves measure up to 7.5 cm (3 in) long.[3] The small flowers are white or pink.[1] The involucre of the flowers is fleshy and laciniate.[3] It is thought to attract lemurs, bats and birds who in turn disperse the tree's seeds.[1]
Schizolaena pectinata is known only from the eastern regions of Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Alaotra-Mangoro and Atsinanana. Its habitat is humid and subhumid forests from sea-level to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) altitude.[2]
Two subpopulations of the species are in the protected areas of Betampona Integral Natural Reserve and Perinet-Analamazaotra Special Reserve. Outside of these areas, the species is threatened by shifting patterns of agriculture.[1]
Schizolaena pectinata is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
