Leptolaena Explained

Leptolaena is a genus of flowering plants in the family Sarcolaenaceae. There are 9 species, all native to Madagascar.^[1]

Species

Nine species are accepted.

• Leptolaena abrahamii
• Leptolaena arenaria
• Leptolaena cuspidata
• Leptolaena delphinensis
• Leptolaena gautieri
• Leptolaena masoalensis
• Leptolaena multiflora
• Leptolaena pauciflora
• Leptolaena raymondii

Notes and References

1. Schatz, G. E., Lowry, P. P., & Wolf, A. E. (2001). Endemic families of Madagascar: 7. A synoptic revision of Leptolaena Thouars sensu stricto (Sarcolaenaceae). Adansonia, 23(2), 171-189.