Hopea sphaerocarpa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet sphaerocarpa means "round fruit".[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. sphaerocarpa
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| Binomial name | |
| Hopea sphaerocarpa | |
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Description edit
Hopea sphaerocarpa grows up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm (4 in). It has buttresses, including flying (detached) buttresses, and stilt roots. The bark is smooth. The papery leaves are ovate to lanceolate and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long and bear dark red flowers. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to 1 cm (0.4 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat edit
Hopea sphaerocarpa is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests near rivers, at elevations to 530 m (1,700 ft).[1]
Conservation edit
Hopea sphaerocarpa has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for palm oil plantations and other intensive agriculture. It is also threatened by logging activities. The species is found in some protected areas.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Barstow, M. (2020). "Hopea sphaerocarpa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T33397A149070981. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T33397A149070981.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Hopea sphaerocarpa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 September 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. p. 180. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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