Description
''Schizolaena pectinata'' grows as a tree up to tall. Its elliptic to ovate leaves measure up to long. The small flowers are white or pink. The involucre of the flowers is fleshy and laciniate. It is thought to attract lemurs, bats and birds who in turn disperse the tree's seeds.Distribution and habitat
''Schizolaena pectinata'' is known only from the eastern regions of Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Alaotra-Mangoro and Atsinanana. Its habitat is humid and subhumid forests from sea-level to altitude.Threats
Two subpopulations of the species are in the protected areas of Betampona Integral Natural Reserve and Perinet-Analamazaotra Special Reserve. Outside of these areas, the species is threatened by shifting patterns of agriculture.References
pectinata Endemic flora of Madagascar Trees of Madagascar Plants described in 1963 Taxa named by René Paul Raymond Capuron {{Sarcolaenaceae-stub