Pentachlaena orientalis holotype at P: Service Forestier Madagascar 8628 Credit: MNHN, France

Distribution: Endemic to Madagascar

Bioclimate: Humid

Vegetation Formation: Forest

Elevation (m): 0-499, 500-999, 1000-1499, 1500-1999

Province: Toamasina

Protected Areas : Betampona, Zahamena

Rarity: Known only from 2-5 localities

Type(s) of accepted name: SERVICE FORESTIER 8628 (HT: P; IT: G, K, MO, P, TEF)

Updated on: 10 Feb. 2005