Hopea longirostrata

Hopea longirostrata
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. longirostrata
Binomial name
Hopea longirostrata

Hopea longirostrata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet longirostrata means "long-beaked", referring to the shape of the fruit.[3]

Description

Hopea longirostrata grows just below the canopy, up to 14 metres (50 ft) tall. It has thin buttresses. The bark is smooth. The leathery leaves are ovate to elliptic and measure up to 9 cm (4 in) long. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to 0.6 cm (0.2 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Hopea longirostrata is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 300 m (1,000 ft).[1]

Conservation

Hopea longirostrata has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by logging for its timber and by land conversion for palm oil plantations. The species is protected in Semenggoh Nature Reserve.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Bodos, V.; Julia, S.; Ashton, P. (2019). "Hopea longirostrata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T31904A137452418. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T31904A137452418.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Hopea longirostrata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  3. ^ a b Ashton, P. S. (2004). "Hopea Roxb.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 163. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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