Schizolaena parvipetala
Schizolaena parvipetala is a plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet "" is from the Latin meaning "small flowers". Description. "Schizolaena parvipetala" grows as a shrub or small tree up to tall. Its twigs are glabrous, occasionally pubescent with small lenticels. The leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape. They are coloured medium brown above and light brown below, measuring up to long. The inflorescences bear two to four flowers, each with three sepals and five white petals. Fruits are unknown. Distribution and habitat. "Schizolaena parvipetala" is known only from the southeastern coastal  region of Anosy. Its habitat is lowland humid forest from sea-level to about altitude. Threats. "Schizolaena parvipetala" is currently known only from two localities. In one, the Bemangidy-Ivohibe forest, the species is temporarily protected as part of Tsitongambarika New Protected Area, but permanent protection has yet to be granted. The forest is vulnerable to human activity via conversion and degradation. The preliminary status of the species is Endangered.