Hopea centipeda

Hopea centipeda is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet centipeda means "hundred feet", referring to the stilt roots.

Description

Hopea centipeda grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to. It has flying buttresses and stilt roots up to tall. The bark is smooth. The papery leaves are lanceolate and measure up to long. The inflorescences measure up to long and bear cream flowers with a pink base. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Hopea centipeda is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is by rivers, at elevations to.

Conservation

Hopea centipeda has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by land conversion for plantations and by logging for its timber. The species is found in some protected areas.