Rhopalocarpus lucidus

Rhopalocarpus lucidus is a tree in the family Sphaerosepalaceae.[3] It is endemic to Madagascar.

Rhopalocarpus lucidus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Sphaerosepalaceae
Genus: Rhopalocarpus
Species:
R. lucidus
Binomial name
Rhopalocarpus lucidus

Distribution and habitat

Rhopalocarpus lucidus is a widespread species in Madagascar. Its habitat is forests and thickets from sea-level to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) altitude. Some populations are within protected areas.[1][4]

Threats

Because Rhopalocarpus lucidus is used as firewood and for making tools and rope, subsistence harvesting is a threat.[1]

References

  1. Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group (2015). "Rhopalocarpus lucidus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T70102904A70149017. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T70102904A70149017.en.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
  2. "Rhopalocarpus lucidus". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016.
  3. "Rhopalocarpus lucidus Bojer". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  4. "Rhopalocarpus lucidus". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016 via Tropicos.org.


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