Pentachlaena orientalis

Pentachlaena orientalis is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.

Description
Pentachlaena orientalis grows as a tree up to 30 m tall with a trunk diameter of up to 90 cm. Its leaves are elliptic and measure up to 18 cm long.

Distribution and habitat
Pentachlaena orientalis is known from the eastern regions of Alaotra-Mangoro, Analanjirofo and Atsinanana. Its habitat is humid forest from sea level to about 2000 m altitude. Some subpopulations of the species occur in protected areas.