Lophopetalum beccarianum

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

Description
Lophopetalum beccarianum grows up to 36 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm. The brown-grey bark is smooth. The leaves are oblong or elliptic or ovate and measure up to 30 cm long. The flowers are yellow. The fruits measure up to 11 cm 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 1800 m.