Hopea aptera

Hopea aptera
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Hopea
Species:
H. aptera
Binomial name
Hopea aptera

Hopea aptera is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is endemic to the Bird's Head Peninsula of Western New Guinea. It is a small tree, which grows 7 to 10 meters tall. It is native to primary or secondary lowland rain forest, typically on clay soils over limestone, from 250 to 300 meters elevation.[1]

The tree is harvested from the wild for its timber, which is widely used within the tree's native range. The plant is classified as 'Data Deficient' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

The species was described by Peter Shaw Ashton in 1978.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Barstow, M. (2018). "Hopea aptera". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T33381A118910108. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T33381A118910108.en. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  2. ^ "Hopea aptera P.S.Ashton". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
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