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.[3]

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

Description

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Hopea mesuoides grows just below the canopy, up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). It has flying (detached) buttresses and stilt roots. The bark is smooth. The leathery leaves are lanceolate to ovate and measure up to 14 cm (6 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 4 cm (2 in) long and bear dark red flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Hopea mesuoides is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is heath and dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 200 m (700 ft).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Bodos, V.; Barstow, M. (2019). "Hopea mesuoides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T31906A149069858. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T31906A149069858.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Hopea mesuoides". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  3. ^ a b Ashton, P. S. (2004). "Hopea Roxb.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 165. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.