Hopea bracteata
# Hopea bracteata

Hopea bracteata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet bracteata means "thin metal plate", referring to the bracts (leaf-like structures) of the inflorescence.

## Description

Hopea bracteata grows below the forest canopy, up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). It has flying (detached) buttress roots. The bark is smooth. The papery leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 6 cm (2 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 9 cm (4 in) with almost persistent bracts. The flowers have deep red petals.

## Distribution and habitat

Hopea bracteata is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest, to elevations of 600 m (2,000 ft).

