The inflorescences measure up to 7 cm (3 in) long and bear cream flowers.

[3] Hopea sangal is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo, Java and Bali.

In the Kalimantan region of Borneo, ectomycorrhizal (symbiotic) relationships with this species have been reported.

[1] Hopea sangal has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

It is threatened by land conversion for agriculture and palm oil plantations.