| 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
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| Binomial name | |
| Rhopalocarpus louvelii | |
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Rhopalocarpus louvelii is a tree in the family Sphaerosepalaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
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.
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.
References
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ a b "Rhopalocarpus louvelii". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016.
- ^ "Rhopalocarpus louvelii". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016 – via Tropicos.org.
