Hopea_altocollina

<i>Hopea altocollina</i>

Hopea altocollina

Species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae


Hopea altocollina is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet altocollina means "high hills", referring to the species' habitat.[3]

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Description

Hopea altocollina grows up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.8 m (6 ft). It has buttresses up to 4 m (13 ft) tall. The bark is fissured and flaky. The leathery leaves are lanceolate and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 8 cm (3 in) long and bear cream flowers. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to 0.7 cm (0.3 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Hopea altocollina is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests, at elevations of 800–1,000 m (2,600–3,300 ft).[1]

Conservation

Hopea altocollina has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by logging for its timber. The species is found in some protected areas.[1]


References

  1. Bodos, V.; Tsen, S.; Oldfield, S.; Ling, C.Y.; Randi, A.; Linsky, J.; Pereira, J.T. (2019). "Hopea altocollina". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T31897A149069249. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T31897A149069249.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. "Hopea altocollina". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  3. 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. 147–148. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.



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