Hopea cernua
Hopea cernua is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet cernua means "slightly drooping", referring to the flowers. Description
Hopea cernua grows as a canopy tree, up to  tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . It has flying (detached) buttress roots. The bark becomes cracked and later fissured. The leathery leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to  long. The inflorescences measure up to  and bear cream flowers. Distribution and habitat
Hopea cernua is native to Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest, to elevations of . Conservation
Hopea cernua has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for agricultural plantations. It is also threatened by logging for its timber. The species occurs in some protected areas. References

cernua
Flora of Sumatra
Dipterocarps of Borneo
Plants described in 1867
Flora of the Borneo lowland rain forests