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Hopea fluvialis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet fluvialis means "of rivers", referring to species' habitat.[3]
| Hopea fluvialis | |
|---|---|
Conservation status | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Hopea |
| Species: | H. fluvialis |
| Binomial name | |
| Hopea fluvialis | |
Description
Hopea fluvialis grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 80 cm (30 in). It may also have buttresses and stilt roots. The bark is smooth. The leaves are lanceolate to ovate and measure up to 12 cm (5 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 6 cm (2 in) long and bear up to seven cream flowers. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to 1.1 cm (0.4 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Hopea fluvialis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland dipterocarp forests by rivers, to altitudes of 970 m (3,000 ft).[1]
Conservation
Hopea fluvialis has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by land conversion for tree plantations and agriculture and by logging for its timber. In Sarawak, fires are also a threat. The species is found in two protected areas in Sarawak.[1]
References
- Bodos, V.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Wilkie, P.; Oldfield, S.; Randi, A.; Linsky, J.; Tsen, S. (2019). "Hopea fluvialis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T31902A149069689. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T31902A149069689.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- "Hopea fluvialis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- 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. 160. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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