Rhopalocarpus similis

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

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

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. 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. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  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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