Dipterocarpaceae · Hopea

Hopea canarensis

Treeoutdoor
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Karnataka
Flowering
February-March

Plant Details

Scientific name
Hopea canarensis
Genus
Hopea
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Along stream banks
Habitat type
Wetland
Native to
India
Found in India
Karnataka
Flowering & fruiting
February-March
Conservation status
Data Deficient (DD)

Local Names

Malayalam
കാനറക്കൊങ്ങ്

About Hopea canarensis

Hopea canarensis is a tree belonging to the Dipterocarpaceae family (Dipterocarp/Sal family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, panicle/raceme flower clusters, nut with wings fruit. It is typically found in along stream banks. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-March. Its conservation status has been assessed as Data Deficient (DD).

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Botanical family

Dipterocarpaceae

Dipterocarp/Sal family

Hopea canarensis belongs to the Dipterocarpaceae family.

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