Kingdom Plantae Family Sphaerosepalaceae Rank Species | Order Malvales Genus Rhopalocarpus | |
Rhopalocarpus randrianaivoi is a tree in the family Sphaerosepalaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. It is named for the authors' colleague and specimen collector Richard Randrianaivo.
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Description
Rhopalocarpus randrianaivoi grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall. The coriaceous leaves are elliptic in shape and measure up to 9 cm (4 in) long. The species is not known to have any flowers. The fleshy fruits are coloured brown. They may be spherical or two-lobed and measure up to 2.7 cm (1.1 in) across.
Distribution and habitat
Rhopalocarpus randrianaivoi is known only from a few locations in the northeastern region of Sava. Its habitat is humid or subhumid evergreen forests from sea-level to 500 m (1,600 ft) altitude.
Threats
Rhopalocarpus randrianaivoi is threatened by shifting patterns of agriculture which are causing deforestation. The species is not present in any protected areas.