Schizolaena cauliflora

Schizolaena cauliflora is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet cauliflora means 'stem-flowered', referring to the flowers being directly attached to the stem.

Description
Schizolaena cauliflora grows as a tree up to 15 m tall. It is the only species in the genus to bear inflorescences directly on the trunk or branches.

Distribution and habitat
Schizolaena cauliflora is known only from the eastern regions of Sava, Atsimo-Atsinanana, Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Analanjirofo and Atsinanana. Its habitat is humid coastal forests from sea-level to 1000 m altitude. Some subpopulations of the trees are within protected areas.