Lophopetalum pachyphyllum
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Celastrales |
| Family: | Celastraceae |
| Genus: | Lophopetalum |
| Species: | L. pachyphyllum
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Lophopetalum pachyphyllum is a tree in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet pachyphyllum means 'thick-leaved'.[3]
Description
[edit]Lophopetalum pachyphyllum grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The leathery leaves are elliptic and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences are in panicles.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Lophopetalum pachyphyllum is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. Its habitat is in lowland dipterocarp forests. The tree is harvested extensively for its timber.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Ganesan, S.; Low, Y.W.; Mustaqim, W.A.; Sam, Y.Y.; Yong Sze Yee, W. (2024). "Lophopetalum pachyphyllum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024: e.T37732A68134090. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Lophopetalum pachyphyllum King". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ a b 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. p. 135. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
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