Hopea cordifolia
Hopea cordifolia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
Genus: | Hopea |
Species: | H. cordifolia
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Binomial name | |
Hopea cordifolia (Thwaites) Trimen
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Hopea cordifolia is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.
Its wood is dark yellowish brown, very hard and heavy. It is capable of standing up to great transverse strains. It is durable and takes polish very well. Its density is 64 to 76 pounds per cubic foot (1.03 to 1.22 kg/dm3).
References[]
- ^ Ashton, P. (1998). "Hopea cordifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T30808A9578850. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T30808A9578850.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List endangered species
- Flora of Sri Lanka
- Hopea
- Endangered plants
- Dipterocarpaceae stubs