Hopea philippinensis

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

Hopea philippinensis is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is an endangered species threatened by habitat loss.

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References

  1. Energy Development Corporation; et al. (EDC) (2020). "Hopea philippinensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T33092A114505083. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T33092A114505083.en . Retrieved 18 November 2021.