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Hopea pterygota

Hopea pterygota is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet pterygota means "winged", referring to the fruit.

Description

Hopea pterygota grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . The bark is smooth. The leathery leaves are lanceolate to oblong and measure up to long. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Hopea pterygota is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests, at elevations of .

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