Lophopetalum beccarianum explained

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

Description

Lophopetalum beccarianum grows up to 36m (118feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . The brown-grey bark is smooth. The leaves are oblong or elliptic or ovate and measure up to long. The flowers are yellow. The fruits measure up to 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 .