Rhopalocarpus_lucidus

<i>Rhopalocarpus lucidus</i>

Rhopalocarpus lucidus

Species of plant in the family Sphaerosepalaceae

Rhopalocarpus lucidus is a tree in the family Sphaerosepalaceae.[3] It is endemic to Madagascar.

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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

  1. [1]
    Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group (2015). "Rhopalocarpus lucidus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T70102904A70149017. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T70102904A70149017.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Rhopalocarpus lucidus". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016.
  3. [3]
    "Rhopalocarpus lucidus Bojer". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  4. [4]
    "Rhopalocarpus lucidus". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016 – via Tropicos.org.


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