Hopea centipeda

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

Hopea centipeda is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet centipeda means "hundred feet", referring to the stilt roots. [3]

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Description

Hopea centipeda grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). It has flying (detached) buttresses and stilt roots up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. The bark is smooth. The papery leaves are lanceolate and measure up to 9 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 2 cm (1 in) long and bear cream flowers with a pink base. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to 0.4 cm (0.2 in) long. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Hopea centipeda is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is by rivers, at altitudes to 300 m (1,000 ft). [1]

Conservation

Hopea centipeda has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by land conversion for plantations and by logging for its timber. The species is found in some protected areas. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Bodos, V.; Tanggaraju, S.; Maryani, A.; Hamidi, A.; Juiling, S. (2019). "Hopea centipeda". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T31899A149069368. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T31899A149069368.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Hopea centipeda". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 September 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. 151–153. ISBN   983-2181-59-3.


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