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Hopea beccariana
Hopea beccariana is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari.
Description
Hopea beccariana grows up to 45 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.6 m. It has buttresses. The bark is fissured. The leathery leaves are ovate and measure up to 8 cm long. The inflorescences measure up to 8 cm long and bear up to five cream flowers.
Distribution and habitat
Hopea beccariana is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is in dipterocarp forests and on coastal hills, at elevations of 150–1200 m.
Conservation
Hopea beccariana has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for agriculture and by logging for its timber. The species is found in some protected areas.
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