Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius
| Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Sphaerosepalaceae |
| Genus: | Rhopalocarpus |
| Species: | R. macrorhamnifolius |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius Capuron[2] | |
Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius is a tree in the family Sphaerosepalaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Distribution and habitat
Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius is known from populations along the east coast of Madagascar, specifically in the regions of Sava, Alaotra Mangoro, Analanjirofo, Atsinanana and Anosy.[3] Its habitat is humid to evergreen forests from sea-level to 1,500 m (5,000 ft) altitude. Some populations are within protected areas.[1]
Threats
Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius is threatened by shifting patterns of agriculture. Because the species is used as timber and in the production of paper, subsistence harvesting is also a threat.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group (2015). "Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2015: e.T68002756A68031820. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T68002756A68031820.en. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016.
- ↑ "Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016.
- ↑ "Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016 – via Tropicos.org.
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