Hopea centipeda
Hopea centipeda is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet centipeda means "hundred feet", referring to the stilt roots. Description
Hopea centipeda grows up to  tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . It has flying (detached) buttresses and stilt roots up to  tall. The bark is smooth. The papery leaves are lanceolate and measure up to  long. The inflorescences measure up to  long and bear cream flowers with a pink base. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to  long. Distribution and habitat
Hopea centipeda is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is by rivers, at elevations to . Conservation
Hopea centipeda has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by land conversion for plantations and by logging for its timber. The species is found in some protected areas. References

centipeda
Endemic dipterocarps of Borneo
Plants described in 1967
Taxonomy articles created by Polbot