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Lophopetalum glabrum

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Species of tree

Lophopetalum glabrum
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Celastrales
Family: Celastraceae
Genus: Lophopetalum
Species: L. glabrum
Binomial name
Lophopetalum glabrum
Ding Hou

Lophopetalum glabrum is a tree in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet glabrum means 'smooth'.

Description

Lophopetalum glabrum grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm (6 in). The bark is white-grey. The leaves are oblong or elliptic and measure up to 16 cm (6 in) long. The flowers are yellow, in panicles. The fruits are brown to red when fresh and measure up to 12.5 cm (5 in) long.

Distribution and habitat

Lophopetalum glabrum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 400 m (1,300 ft).

References

  1. de Kok, R. (2023). "Lophopetalum glabrum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T31884A223243011. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T31884A223243011.en. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  2. "Lophopetalum glabrum Ding Hou". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  3. ^ Kochummen, K.M. (1995). "Lophopetalum Wight ex Arn.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K.M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 132–133. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
Taxon identifiers
Lophopetalum glabrum


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