Vatica chartacea

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Vatica chartacea
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Vatica
Species:
V. chartacea
Binomial name
Vatica chartacea

Vatica chartacea is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet chartacea means "papery", referring to the leaves. [3]

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Description

Vatica chartacea grows as a medium-sized tree. Its chartaceous leaves are oblong to obovate and measure up to 25 cm (10 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Vatica chartacea is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests on lowland hills, in wet areas and by rivers. [1]

Conservation

Vatica chartacea has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by land conversion for plantations and by logging for its timber. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Randi, A.; Bodos, V.; Ling, C.Y.; Linsky, J.; Oldfield, S.; Pereira, J.T.; Tsen, S. (2019). "Vatica chartacea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019 e.T33442A149072145. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T33442A149072145.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Vatica chartacea". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  3. 1 2 Ashton, P. S. (2004). "Vatica L.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 361, 363. ISBN   983-2181-59-3.
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