Biology:Rhopalocarpus lucidus

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Short description: Species of plant in the family Sphaerosepalaceae

Rhopalocarpus lucidus
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Sphaerosepalaceae
Genus: Rhopalocarpus
Species:
R. lucidus
Binomial name
Rhopalocarpus lucidus
Bojer[2]

Rhopalocarpus lucidus is a tree in the family Sphaerosepalaceae.[3] 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][4]

Threats

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

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15608657 entry