Schizolaena microphylla is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae.

The specific epithet microphylla means 'small leaves'.

Its leaves are elliptic to ovate or roundish in shape and are hairy on the underside.

[3] Schizolaena microphylla is known only from the central regions of Vakinankaratra and Amoron'i Mania.

Its habitat is subhumid forests from 1,000–2,000 m (3,300–6,600 ft) altitude.