Hopea cernua

Hopea cernua is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet cernua means "slightly drooping", referring to the flowers.[3]

Hopea cernua
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Hopea
Species:
H. cernua
Binomial name
Hopea cernua
Synonyms[2]
  • Hancea cernua (Teijsm. & Binn.) Pierre
  • Hopea argentea Meijer
  • Hopea microcarpa F.Heim

Description

Hopea 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

Hopea cernua is native to Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest, to elevations of 1,650 m (5,400 ft).[1]

Conservation

Hopea 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
  1. 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.
  2. "Hopea cernua". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 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. pp. 153–154. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.


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