Hopea pedicellata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet pedicellata, refers to the species' prominent pedicel (flower stalk).[3]
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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. pedicellata
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| Binomial name | |
| Hopea pedicellata | |
Description
editHopea pedicellata grows as a canopy tree, up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). It has buttresses and stilt roots. The bark is smooth. The leathery leaves are ovate to lanceolate and measure up to 9 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 4 cm (2 in) long and bear up to seven yellow flowers. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to 0.6 cm (0.2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editHopea pedicellata is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests and hilly areas, to elevations of 1,000 m (3,300 ft).[1]
Conservation
editHopea pedicellata has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by land conversion for agriculture. The species is found in some protected areas.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Newman, M.F.; Pooma, R.; Barstow, M. (2017). "Hopea pedicellata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T50770415A2807238. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T50770415A2807238.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "Hopea pedicellata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 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. pp. 170, 172. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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