Hopea bracteata
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Hopea |
| Species: | H. bracteata |
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| Hopea bracteata | |
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Hopea bracteata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is native to Borneo, Peninsular Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, and Sumatra.[2]
The species was described by William Burck in 1887.[2] The specific epithet bracteata means 'thin metal plate', referring to the bracts (leaf-like structures) of the inflorescence.[3]
Description
Hopea bracteata grows below the forest canopy, up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). It has flying (detached) buttress roots. The bark is smooth. The papery leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 6 cm (2 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 9 cm (4 in) with almost persistent bracts. The flowers have deep red petals.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Hopea bracteata is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo.[2] Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest, to elevations of 600 m (2,000 ft).[3]
References
- ↑ Chua, L.S.L.; Cicuzza, D.; Ganesan, S.K.; Hamidi, A.; Rachmat, H.H.; Julia, S.; Khoo, E.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Ling, C.Y.; Maycock, C.R.; Randi, A.; Robiansyah, I.; Strijk, J.S.; Tsen, S.; Bodos, V.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J.; Pereira, J.T. (2022). "Hopea bracteata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022 e.T36283A122855161. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T36283A122855161.en. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Hopea bracteata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- 1 2 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. 150–151. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.