Hopea wyattsmithii is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the botanist John Wyatt-Smith.[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. wyattsmithii
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| Binomial name | |
| Hopea wyattsmithii | |
Description
editHopea wyattsmithii grows below the forest canopy, up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). It has flying (detached) buttresses and stilt roots. The bark is smooth. The leathery leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 14 cm (5.5 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 6 cm (2 in) long and bear up to six dark red flowers. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to 1.2 cm (0.5 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editHopea wyattsmithii is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 200 m (700 ft).[1]
Conservation
editHopea wyattsmithii has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for plantations and agriculture. In Sarawak, the species is also threatened by the building of a hydroelectric dam. The species is found in some protected areas.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Bodos, V.; Tsen, S.; Oldfield, S.; Ling, C.Y.; Randi, A.; Linsky, J.; Pereira, J.T. (2019). "Hopea wyattsmithii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T33400A149071070. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T33400A149071070.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Hopea wyattsmithii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 August 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. 183–184. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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