Drypetes capuronii Leandri

Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 8: 247 (1957).

— Type: Service Forestier (Capuron) 8765 (holo-, P; iso-, TEF) .

DISTRIBUTION. — Northeastern forest, from the Bay of Antongil to the Montagnes des Français.

Distinguished by its short stipules (<1 mm), large leaves (up to 17 × 7 cm) with entire margins (juvenile leaves may be dentate, however), 3 sepals, 12-16 stamens, 4-6 carpels and unlobed fruit.