Hopea treubii

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

Hopea treubii is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the Dutch botanist Melchior Treub. [3]

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Description

Hopea treubii grows as a forest canopy tree, up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 80 cm (30 in). It has buttresses and flying (detached) buttresses. The bark is fissured. The leathery leaves are shaped obovate to elliptic and measure up to 8 cm (3 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 8 cm (3 in) long and bear up to seven yellow flowers. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to 1.1 cm (0.4 in) long. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Hopea treubii is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, to altitudes of 400 m (1,300 ft). [1]

Conservation

Hopea treubii has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for plantations, agriculture and logging roads. The species is also threatened by logging for its timber. The species is found in some protected areas. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Barstow, M. (2019). "Hopea treubii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T36289A136482575. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T36289A136482575.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Hopea treubii". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 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. 181–182. ISBN   983-2181-59-3.


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