What is "masoala"

Masoala is a genus of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It contains the following species, both endemic to Madagascar:

1. Masoala kona Beentje
2. Masoala madagascariensis Jum.

Masoala is the name of several places in Madagascar:

• Masoala, a village in North Madagascar, on the South coast of the Masoala Peninsula
• Masoala Peninsula in North Madagascar
• Cape Masoala, a cape on the South Coast of the Masoala Peninsula
• Masoala National Park on the Masoala Peninsula
• Masoala Marine Park on the South coast of the Masoala Peninsula

Masoala also is a plant genus with the species Masoala kona and Masoala madagascariensis.