Hopea cernua is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet cernua means 'slightly drooping', referring to the flowers.[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. cernua
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| Binomial name | |
| Hopea cernua | |
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Description
editHopea cernua grows as a canopy tree, up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 80 cm (30 in). It has flying (detached) buttress roots. The bark becomes cracked and later fissured. The leathery leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 3 cm (1 in) and bear cream flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editHopea cernua is native to Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest, to elevations of 1,650 m (5,400 ft).[1]
Conservation
editHopea cernua has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for agricultural plantations. It is also threatened by logging for its timber. The species occurs in some protected areas.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Barstow, M. (2020). "Hopea cernua". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T36284A136477433. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T36284A136477433.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Hopea cernua". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 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. 153–154. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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