Anisoptera laevis

Anisoptera laevis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet laevis means "smooth", referring to the leaves.

Description

Anisoptera laevis grows as an emergent tree up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to. It has buttresses up to tall and up to wide. The bark is fissured and flaky. The leaves are oblong to obovate and measure up to long. The inflorescences measure up to long and bear yellow flowers.

Distribution and habitat

Anisoptera laevis is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp and hill forests, at altitudes of.

Conservation

Anisoptera laevis has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by land conversion for agriculture and by logging for its timber. The species is found in protected areas throughout its distribution.