- Source: Lophopetalum pachyphyllum
Lophopetalum pachyphyllum is a tree in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet pachyphyllum means 'thick-leaved'.
Description
Lophopetalum pachyphyllum grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The leathery leaves are elliptic and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences are in panicles.
Distribution and habitat
Lophopetalum pachyphyllum is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. Its habitat is in lowland dipterocarp forests. The tree is harvested extensively for its timber.
