Eremolaena humblotiana

Eremolaena humblotiana is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. The species is endemic to Madagascar. It is named for the French naturalist Léon Humblot.

Description
Eremolaena humblotiana grows as a shrub or tree. Its subcoriaceous leaves may measure more than 9 cm long. The inflorescences bear two flowers.

Distribution and habitat
Eremolaena humblotiana is known only from the eastern regions of Alaotra-Mangoro, Analanjirofo and Atsinanana. Its habitat is humid and subhumid forest up to about 1200 m altitude.

Threats
Eremolaena humblotiana is threatened by logging, wildfires and tropical storms. Three subpopulations of the species are in protected areas: in the Betampona, Zahamena and Analalava Protected Areas of eastern Madagascar.