Hopea aequalis

Hopea aequalis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet aequalis means "equal" and refers to the lobes of the fruit's calyx.[3]

Hopea aequalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Hopea
Species:
H. aequalis
Binomial name
Hopea aequalis

Description

Hopea aequalis grows below the forest canopy, up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). It has both attached and flying (detached) buttresses and also stilt roots. The bark is smooth. The papery leaves are shaped lanceolate to oblong and measure up to 25 cm (10 in) long. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to 2.3 cm (1 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Hopea aequalis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 100 m (300 ft).[1]

Conservation

Hopea aequalis has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened mainly by conversion of land for agriculture. It is also threatened by illegal logging for its timber. The species is found in some protected areas.[1]

References
  1. Randi, A.; Ling, C.Y.; Linsky, J.; Oldfield, S.; Pereira, J.T.; Tsen, S. (2019). "Hopea aequalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T31896A149069113. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T31896A149069113.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. "Hopea aequalis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 August 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. p. 147. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.


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