''Rhopalocarpus coriaceus'' is a tree in the family
Sphaerosepalaceae
The Sphaerosepalaceae are a family of flowering plants including 14 species of trees and shrubs in two genera, '' Dialyceras'' and '' Rhopalocarpus'', all of which are endemic to Madagascar
Madagascar (; mg, Madagasikara, ), officially ...
. It is
endemic to
Madagascar.
Distribution and habitat
''Rhopalocarpus coriaceus'' is known from populations along the east coast of Madagascar, specifically in the
regions of
Sava,
Alaotra Mangoro,
Atsimo-Atsinanana
Atsimo-Atsinanana (South East) is a region in Madagascar. Its capital is Farafangana. The region used to be part of the Fianarantsoa Province.
The region extends along the southern part of the east coast of Madagascar. It is bordered by Vatov ...
,
Analanjirofo and
Anosy.
[ Its habitat is coastal forests from sea-level to altitude. Some populations are within protected areas.]
Threats
''Rhopalocarpus coriaceus'' is threatened by shifting patterns of agriculture. Because the species is used as timber, subsistence harvesting is also a threat.
References
coriaceus
Endemic flora of Madagascar
Trees of Madagascar
Plants described in 1890
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