- Source: Lophopetalum glabrum
Lophopetalum glabrum is a tree in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet glabrum means 'smooth'.
Description
Lophopetalum glabrum grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm (6 in). The bark is white-grey. The leaves are oblong or elliptic and measure up to 16 cm (6 in) long. The flowers are yellow, in panicles. The fruits are brown to red when fresh and measure up to 12.5 cm (5 in) long.
Distribution and habitat
Lophopetalum glabrum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 400 m (1,300 ft).
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Perupuk
- Lophopetalum glabrum
- Lophopetalum
- List of plants of Doi Suthep–Pui National Park
- List of trees of northern Thailand
- List of IUCN Red List Vulnerable plants
- List of least concern plants
