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Leptolaena abrahamii is a species of flowering plant in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is found only in Madagascar. Its natural habitat is mid-elevation humid tropical forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Leptolaena abrahamii is native to the eastern slope of Madagascar's Central Highlands. There are 17 known subpopulations. It occurs in Analamazaotra National Park, Ambatovy, and around Moramanga north-northeast to Zahamena National Park, and further south in Ampasinambo and Ranomafana National Park. The species' estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) is 9,891.1 km2, and its estimated area of occupancy (AOO) is 104 km2.
The tree's timber is used for posts, house frames, planks, lumber, and fuel wood. Parts of the tree are used for traditional medicine. The bark is used to make a local alcoholic beverage.
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Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
