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

Rhopalocarpus similis
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malvales
Family:	Sphaerosepalaceae
Genus:	Rhopalocarpus
Species:	R. similis
Binomial name
Rhopalocarpus similis Hemsl.[2]
Synonyms[2]
Rhopalocarpus madagascariense Danguy

Distribution and habitat

Rhopalocarpus similis is a widespread species in Madagascar. Its habitat is both dry and wet forests and thickets from sea-level to 1,500 m (5,000 ft) altitude. Some populations are within protected areas.[1][3]

Threats

Rhopalocarpus similis is threatened by shifting patterns of agriculture, resulting in deforestation. Because the species is used as timber and firewood, subsistence harvesting is also a threat. Wildfires also pose a threat.[1]

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