Rhopalocarpus lucidus is a tree in the family Sphaerosepalaceae.[3] It is endemic to Madagascar.
| Rhopalocarpus lucidus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Sphaerosepalaceae |
| Genus: | Rhopalocarpus |
| Species: | R. lucidus
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| Binomial name | |
| Rhopalocarpus lucidus | |
Distribution and habitat
editRhopalocarpus 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
editBecause Rhopalocarpus lucidus is used as firewood and for making tools and rope, subsistence harvesting is a threat.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c 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. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Rhopalocarpus lucidus". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016.
- ^ "Rhopalocarpus lucidus Bojer". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ "Rhopalocarpus lucidus". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016 – via Tropicos.org.
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