Hopea andersonii

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Hopea andersonii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Hopea
Species:
H. andersonii
Binomial name
Hopea andersonii

Hopea andersonii is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for J. A. R. Anderson, a forest officer on the island. [3]

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Description

Hopea andersonii grows as a canopy tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 m (5 ft). It has buttresses up to 4 m (13 ft) tall. The bark is cracked or flaky. The leathery leaves are shaped elliptic, lanceolate or falcate and measure up to 14 cm (6 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 12 cm (5 in) and bear cream flowers. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Hopea andersonii is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland dipterocarp forest. [1]

Conservation

Hopea andersonii has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened mainly by logging for its timber. It is also threatened by conversion of land for agriculture and plantations. The species mostly occurs outside of protected areas. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Bodos, V.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Tanggaraju, S.; Hamidi, A.; Juiling, S.; Maryani, A. (2019). "Hopea andersonii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T63025A149074222. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T63025A149074222.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Hopea andersonii". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  3. 1 2 Ashton, P. S. (2004). "Hopea Roxb.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 148–149. ISBN   983-2181-59-3.


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