Hopea beccariana
# Hopea beccariana

Hopea beccariana is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari.

## Description

Hopea beccariana grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.6 m (5 ft). It has buttresses. The bark is fissured. The leathery leaves are ovate and measure up to 8 cm (3 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 8 cm (3 in) long and bear up to five cream flowers.

## Distribution and habitat

Hopea beccariana is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is in dipterocarp forests and on coastal hills, at elevations of 150–1,200 m (500–3,900 ft).

## Conservation

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

