Hopea andersonii

Hopea andersonii is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for J. A. R. Anderson, a forest officer on the island.

Description

Hopea andersonii grows as a canopy tree up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to. It has buttresses up to tall. The bark is cracked or flaky. The leathery leaves are shaped elliptic, lanceolate or falcate and measure up to long. The inflorescences measure up to and bear cream flowers.

Distribution and habitat

Hopea andersonii is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland dipterocarp forest.

Conservation

Hopea andersonii has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened mainly by logging for its timber. It is also threatened by conversion of land for agriculture and plantations. The species mostly occurs outside of protected areas.