Rhopalocarpus louvelii

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

Rhopalocarpus louvelii
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]
  • Sphaerosepalum louvelii Danguy

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]

References
  1. 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.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
  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.


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