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Lophopetalum beccarianum

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Species of tree

Lophopetalum beccarianum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Celastrales
Family: Celastraceae
Genus: Lophopetalum
Species: L. beccarianum
Binomial name
Lophopetalum beccarianum
Pierre
Synonyms
  • Euonymus mammillaris Scort. ex King
  • Lophopetalum havilandii Ridl.
  • Lophopetalum scortechinii King

Lophopetalum beccarianum is a tree in the family Celastraceae. It is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari.

Description

Lophopetalum beccarianum grows up to 36 metres (120 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). The brown-grey bark is smooth. The leaves are oblong or elliptic or ovate and measure up to 30 cm (12 in) long. The flowers are yellow. The fruits measure up to 11 cm (4 in) long.

Distribution and habitat

Lophopetalum beccarianum is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is in mixed dipterocarp and submontane forests, on hills and ridges, to elevations of 1,800 m (6,000 ft).

References

  1. ^ "Lophopetalum beccarianum Pierre". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  2. ^ Kochummen, K.M. (1995). "Lophopetalum Wight ex Arn.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K.M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 132, 133. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
Taxon identifiers
Lophopetalum beccarianum


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