Vatica compressa

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Vatica compressa
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Vatica
Species:
V. compressa
Binomial name
Vatica compressa
Synonyms [2]
  • Sunaptea compressa (P.S.Ashton) Kosterm.

Vatica compressa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet compressa means "compressed", referring to the twig when young. [3]

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Description

Vatica compressa grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 cm (14 in). Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 19 cm (7 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Vatica compressa is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. [1] Its habitat is kerangas or mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations to 870 m (2,900 ft). [3]

Conservation

Vatica compressa has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by habitat loss and logging for its timber. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Bodos, V.; Julia, S. (2019). "Vatica compressa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019 e.T31933A137452651. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T31933A137452651.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Vatica compressa". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 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. p. 363. ISBN   983-2181-59-3.
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