Lophopetalum multinervium

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Lophopetalum multinervium
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Celastrales
Family: Celastraceae
Genus: Lophopetalum
Species:
L. multinervium
Binomial name
Lophopetalum multinervium
Synonyms[2]
  • Solenospermum aquatile Ridl.

Lophopetalum multinervium is a tree in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet multinervium means 'many-veined', referring to the leaves.[3]

Description

Lophopetalum multinervium grows up to 36 metres (120 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). The bole features tall buttresses. The smooth bark is yellow, with lenticels. Its leathery leaves are oblong or elliptic or ovate and measure up to 18 cm (7 in) long. The multi-coloured flowers are in panicles. The fruits measure up to 8.5 cm (3 in) long.[3] The tree is extensively harvested for its timber.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Lophopetalum multinervium is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Sumatra.[1] Its habitat is mainly in swamp forests, but occasionally in submontane forests to elevations of 1,500 m (5,000 ft).[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Chua, L.S.L.; Hamidi, A.; Kusuma, Y.W.C.K; Maycock, C.R.; Pereira, J.T.; Phang, A. (2024). "Lophopetalum multinervium". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024: e.T33228A68068088. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Lophopetalum multinervium Ridl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b c 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. 134–135. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.


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