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Rhopalocarpus lucidus

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

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

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][3]

Threats

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

References

  1. ^ a b c "Rhopalocarpus lucidus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T70102904A70149017. 2015. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T70102904A70149017.en. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |authors= ignored (help)
  2. ^ "Rhopalocarpus lucidus". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016.
  3. ^ "Rhopalocarpus lucidus". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016 – via Tropicos.org.