Hopea chinensis

(Hopea chinensis)

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Description

Hopea chinensis is a species of medium-sized tree (15–20 metres (49–66 ft) tall) in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is found in China (S and SW Guangxi, S and SE Yunnan) and northern Vietnam. Hopea chinensis is an endangered species threatened by exploitation of its durable timber. In China it is under first-class national protection. It also produces hopeachinols C and D.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Malvales
Family:Dipterocarpaceae
Genus:Hopea
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