Hopea sphaerocarpa
Hopea sphaerocarpa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet sphaerocarpa means "round fruit". Description
Hopea sphaerocarpa grows up to  tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . It has buttresses, including flying (detached) buttresses, and stilt roots. The bark is smooth. The papery leaves are ovate to lanceolate and measure up to  long. The inflorescences measure up to  long and bear dark red flowers. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to  long. Distribution and habitat
Hopea sphaerocarpa is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests near rivers, at elevations to . Conservation
Hopea sphaerocarpa has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for palm oil plantations and other intensive agriculture. It is also threatened by logging activities. The species is found in some protected areas. References

sphaerocarpa
Endemic dipterocarps of Borneo
Flora of the Borneo lowland rain forests
Plants described in 1892
Taxonomy articles created by Polbot