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Hopea sphaerocarpa

Species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Hopea sphaerocarpa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet sphaerocarpa means "round fruit".[3]

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Description

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]

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Distribution and habitat

Hopea sphaerocarpa is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests near rivers, at elevations to 530 m (1,700 ft).[1]

Conservation

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]

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