Leptolaena abrahamii

Leptolaena abrahamii is a shrub to medium-sized tree. It flowers and fruits from October to June.[1]

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.[1]

The species grows in mid-elevation humid montane evergreen forest between 729 and 1,097 meters elevation. It sometimes found in degraded remant vegetation, and grows on crust or lateritic soils.[1]

The species is threatened by habitat loss from human activity, including deforestation for shifting cultivation and mining and by human-caused fires. It is intolerant of forest disturbance. It is also threatened by logging for timber, and reduced populations of seed-dispersing animals like birds and lemurs.[1]

Eight subpopulations are within protected areas, including Analamazaotra National Park, Ankeniheny-Zahamena Corridor (Main parcel and Vohibe Forest), Ranomafana National Park, Torotorofotsy Ramsar Site, and Zahamena National Park.[1]

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.[1]