''Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius'' 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 ...

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Distribution and habitat

''Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius'' is known from populations along the east coast of Madagascar, specifically in the regions of

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, Alaotra Mangoro, Analanjirofo, Atsinanana and Anosy. Its habitat is humid to evergreen forests from sea-level to 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

macrorhamnifolius Endemic flora of Madagascar Trees of Madagascar Plants described in 1962 Taxa named by René Paul Raymond Capuron {{Malvales-stub