Rhopalocarpus louvelii

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Rhopalocarpus louvelii
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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]
  • Sphaerosepalum louveliiDanguy

Rhopalocarpus louvelii is a tree in the family Sphaerosepalaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.

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Distribution and habitat

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]

Threats

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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References

  1. 1 2 3 Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group (2015). "Rhopalocarpus louvelii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2015: e.T70102403A70141411. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T70102403A70141411.en . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Rhopalocarpus louvelii". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 17 Oct 2016.
  3. "Rhopalocarpus louvelii". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden . Retrieved 17 Oct 2016 via Tropicos.org.