Phyllarthron

Phyllarthron bojerianum (syn. Phyllarthron madagascariensis)

The phyllarthron is also known as the ‘writing tree’ because you can scratch marks into its leaves, which then appear light in colour.

This endemic rainforest tree grows to a height of up to 20 metres and is found in eastern Madagascar.

Its fruit is edible.

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Distribution

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