Lophopetalum glabrum explained

Lophopetalum glabrum is a tree in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet glabrum means 'smooth'.

Description

Lophopetalum glabrum grows up to 15m (49feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . The bark is white-grey. The leaves are oblong or elliptic and measure up to long. The flowers are yellow, in . The fruits are brown to red when fresh and measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Lophopetalum glabrum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of .