Hopea griffithii
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Hopea griffithii is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is named for the British doctor and naturalist William Griffith.[1]
Description
Hopea griffithii grows as a canopy tree, up to Script error: No such module "convert". tall, with a trunk diameter of up to Script error: No such module "convert".. It has flying (detached) buttresses and stilt roots up to Script error: No such module "convert". tall. The bark is smooth. The leathery leaves are lanceolate to ovate and measure up to Script error: No such module "convert". long. The inflorescences measure up to Script error: No such module "convert". long and bear up to five dark red flowers. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to Script error: No such module "convert". long.[1]
Distribution and habitat
Hopea griffithii is native to southern Myanmar, southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of Script error: No such module "convert"..[2]
Conservation
Hopea griffithii has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by land conversion for agriculture and by logging for its timber. The species is found in some protected areas, particularly in Sarawak.[2]
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