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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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Hopea |
| Species: | H. mesuoides
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| Binomial name | |
| Hopea mesuoides | |
Description
editHopea 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
editHopea mesuoides is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is heath and dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 200 m (700 ft).[1]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Hopea mesuoides". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ 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.
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