Hopea altocollina
# Hopea altocollina

Hopea altocollina is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet altocollina means "high hills", referring to the species' habitat.

## Description

Hopea altocollina grows up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.8 m (6 ft). It has buttresses up to 4 m (13 ft) tall. The bark is fissured and flaky. The leathery leaves are lanceolate and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 8 cm (3 in) long and bear cream flowers. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to 0.7 cm (0.3 in) long.

## Distribution and habitat

Hopea altocollina is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests, at elevations of 800–1,000 m (2,600–3,300 ft).

## Conservation

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

