Vatica glabrata

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

Vatica glabrata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet means 'smooth-skinned'. [3]

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Description

Vatica glabrata grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). Its coriaceous leaves measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream-coloured flowers. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Vatica glabrata is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is upper dipterocarp forest at elevations of 1,200–1,500 m (4,000–5,000 ft). [3]

Conservation

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

References

  1. 1 2 Barstow, M.; Bodos, V. (2019). "Vatica glabrata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019 e.T50777948A50777950. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T50777948A50777950.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Vatica glabrata". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 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. 366. ISBN   983-2181-59-3.


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