Rhopalocarpus undulatus
Rhopalocarpus undulatus is a tree in the family Sphaerosepalaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
| Rhopalocarpus undulatus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Sphaerosepalaceae |
| Genus: | Rhopalocarpus |
| Species: | R. undulatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhopalocarpus undulatus | |
Distribution and habitat
Rhopalocarpus undulatus is known only from eight locations in the northern regions of Diana and Sava. It is present and protected in the Ankarana Special Reserve.[1][3] Its habitat is dry deciduous forests from 10 m (30 ft) to 400 m (1,300 ft) altitude.[1]
Threats
Rhopalocarpus undulatus is threatened by shifting patterns of agriculture. Because the species is used as timber, subsistence harvesting is also a threat. Wildfires also threaten the species.[1]
References
- Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group (2015). "Rhopalocarpus undulatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T64563620A64571648. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T64563620A64571648.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- "Rhopalocarpus undulatus". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 Oct 2016.
- "Rhopalocarpus undulatus". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 14 Oct 2016 – via Tropicos.org.
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