Lophopetalum pallidum is a tree in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet pallidum means 'pale', referring to the leaves when dry.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Celastrales |
| Family: | Celastraceae |
| Genus: | Lophopetalum |
| Species: | L. pallidum
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| Lophopetalum pallidum | |
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Description
editLophopetalum pallidum grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 80 cm (30 in). The scaly bark is grey. The leathery leaves are obovate to elliptic and measure up to 11 cm (4 in) long. The flowers are in panicles. The fruits measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editLophopetalum pallidum is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. Its habitat is in lowland forest, to elevations of 200 m (700 ft).[1]
Uses
editLophopetalum multinervium is harvested for its timber, which is used locally. In Malaysia, the species is used for arrow poison.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c de Kok, R. (2024). "Lophopetalum pallidum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024: e.T37733A68133923. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Lophopetalum pallidum M.A.Lawson". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ a b Kochummen, K.M. (1995). "Lophopetalum Wight ex Arn.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K.M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 135–136. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
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