Rhopalocarpus louvelii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Sphaerosepalaceae |
Genus: | Rhopalocarpus |
Species: | R. louvelii |
Binomial name | |
Rhopalocarpus louvelii | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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Rhopalocarpus louvelii is a tree in the family Sphaerosepalaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Rhopalocarpus louvelii is a widespread species in Madagascar. Its habitat is both dry and wet forests from sea-level to 1,500 m (5,000 ft) altitude. Some populations are within protected areas. [1] [3]
Rhopalocarpus louvelii is threatened by shifting patterns of agriculture, resulting in deforestation. Because the species is used as timber, subsistence harvesting is also a threat. [1]
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