Melanophylla alnifolia

Clades: Torricelliaceae.
Region: Madagascar.
Habitat: subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Culture: threatened by habitat loss.
Genus: 7 species.Botany
Small trees and shrubs.TaxonomyThe Apg2 classification placed Melanophylla alone in family Melanophyllaceae. In 2004 a relationship was established between Melanophylla, Aralidium and Torricellia, resulting in the transfer of the first two of these genera into Torricelliaceae.