Rhopalocarpus similis

Rhopalocarpus similis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Malvales
Family:Sphaerosepalaceae
Genus:Rhopalocarpus
Species: R. similis
Binomial name
Rhopalocarpus similis
Synonyms[2]
  • Rhopalocarpus madagascariense Danguy

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

Distribution and habitat

Rhopalocarpus similis is a widespread species in Madagascar. Its habitat is both dry and wet forests and thickets from sea-level to 1,500 m (5,000 ft) altitude. Some populations are within protected areas.[1][3]

Threats

Rhopalocarpus similis is threatened by shifting patterns of agriculture, resulting in deforestation. Because the species is used as timber and firewood, subsistence harvesting is also a threat. Wildfires also pose a threat.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group (2015). "Rhopalocarpus similis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2015: e.T70102278A70133723. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T70102278A70133723.en. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Rhopalocarpus similis". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016.
  3. ↑ "Rhopalocarpus similis". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016 – via Tropicos.org.


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