Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius

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| status = LC

| status_system = IUCN3.1

| status_ref = {{cite iucn |author=Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group |date=2015 |title=Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius |volume=2015 |page=e.T68002756A68031820 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T68002756A68031820.en |access-date=20 November 2021}}

| genus = Rhopalocarpus

| species = macrorhamnifolius

| authority = Capuron

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

Distribution and habitat

Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius is known from populations along the east coast of Madagascar, specifically in the regions of Sava, Alaotra Mangoro, Analanjirofo, Atsinanana and Anosy. Its habitat is humid to evergreen forests from sea-level to {{convert|1500|m|-3|abbr=on}} altitude. Some populations are within protected areas.

Threats

Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius is threatened by shifting patterns of agriculture. Because the species is used as timber and in the production of paper, subsistence harvesting is also a threat.

References

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{{WCSP | 274566 | Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius | accessdate = 17 Oct 2016 }}

{{Tropicos | 17 | 29900012 | Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius | | | accessdate = 17 Oct 2016 }}

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macrorhamnifolius

Category:Endemic flora of Madagascar

Category:Trees of Madagascar

Category:Plants described in 1962

Category:Taxa named by René Paul Raymond Capuron