| Hopea vesquei | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Hopea |
| Species: | H. vesquei |
| Binomial name | |
| Hopea vesquei | |
Hopea vesquei is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the French botanist Julien Joseph Vesque. [3]
Hopea vesquei grows below the forest canopy, up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). It has buttresses up to 80 cm (30 in) tall and stilt roots. The bark is cracked in places. The leathery leaves are ovate and measure up to 6 cm (2.4 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 3 cm (1 in) long and bear up to five cream yellowish flowers. The nuts are cylindrical and measure up to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) long. [3]
Hopea vesquei is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in kerangas and lowland mixed dipterocarp forests, to altitudes of 500 m (1,600 ft). [1]
Hopea altocollina is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet altocollina means "high hills", referring to the species' habitat.
Hopea beccariana is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari.
Hopea centipeda is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet centipeda means "hundred feet", referring to the stilt roots.
Hopea fluvialis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet fluvialis means "of rivers", referring to species' habitat.
Hopea griffithii is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is named for the British doctor and naturalist William Griffith.
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.
Hopea mesuoides is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet mesuoides refers to the species' resemblance to the genus Mesua.
Hopea micrantha is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet micrantha means "small flower".
Hopea pedicellata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet pedicellata, refers to the species' prominent pedicel.
Hopea pentanervia is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet pentanervia means "five-nerved", referring to the species' five pairs of leaf veins.
Hopea sangal is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is native to tropical Asia.
Hopea semicuneata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet semicuneata means "half wedge-shaped", referring to the leaf base.
Hopea sphaerocarpa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet sphaerocarpa means "round fruit".
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.
Hopea cernua is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet cernua means "slightly drooping", referring to the flowers.
Hopea rudiformis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet rudiformis means "sword-shaped", referring to the leaf.
Hopea rugifolia is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet rugifolia means "wrinkled leaf", referring to the dried leaf.
Hopea tenuinervula is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet tenuinervula means "slender nerve", referring to the leaf veins.
Hopea treubii is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the Dutch botanist Melchior Treub.
Hopea wyattsmithii is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the botanist John Wyatt-Smith.
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