Hopea mesuoides is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet mesuoides refers to the species' resemblance to the genus Mesua.

Description

Hopea mesuoides grows just below the canopy, up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . It has flying (detached) buttresses and stilt roots. The bark is smooth. The leathery leaves are lanceolate to ovate and measure up to long. The inflorescencess measure up to long and bear dark red flowers.

Distribution and habitat

Hopea mesuoides is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is heath and dipterocarp forests, to elevations of .

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