Biology:Rhopalocarpus similis
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Short description: Species of tree
| Rhopalocarpus similis | |
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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. similis
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| Binomial name | |
| Rhopalocarpus similis Hemsl.[2]
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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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group (2015). "Rhopalocarpus similis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2015: e.T70102278A70133723. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T70102278A70133723.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/70102278/70133723. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Rhopalocarpus similis". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://wcsp.science.kew.org/namedetail.do?name_id=274637.
- ↑ "Rhopalocarpus similis", Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar, Missouri Botanical Garden, http://www.tropicos.org/Name/29900007?projectid=17, retrieved 17 Oct 2016
Wikidata ☰ Q15582312 entry
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