| Hopea bracteata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Hopea |
| Species: | H. bracteata
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| Binomial name | |
| Hopea bracteata | |
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Hopea bracteata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet bracteata means 'thin metal plate', referring to the bracts (leaf-like structures) of the inflorescence.
Description
Hopea bracteata grows below the forest canopy, up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). It has flying (detached) buttress roots. The bark is smooth. The papery leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 6 cm (2 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 9 cm (4 in) with almost persistent bracts. The flowers have deep red petals.
Distribution and habitat
Hopea bracteata is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest, to elevations of 600 m (2,000 ft).
References
- ^ a b c "Hopea bracteata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ a b c 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. 150–151. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
