Vatica granulata

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

Vatica granulata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet means 'like small seeds', referring to the nut surface. [3]

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Description

Vatica granulata grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (30 in). Its coriaceous leaves measure up to 20 cm (8 in) long. The ovoid nuts have a coarse, granular surface and measure up to 4 cm (2 in) long. [3] The timber is used in furniture and construction. [1]

Distribution and habitat

Vatica granulata is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mainly on ridges in mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations of 500–1,700 m (1,600–5,600 ft). [3]

References

  1. 1 2 Kusumadewi, Y.; Bodos, V.; Hoo, P.K.; Khoo, E.; Julia, S.; Maycock, C.R.; Robiansyah, I. (2019). "Vatica granulata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019 e.T63050A137735526. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T63050A137735526.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Vatica granulata". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 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. pp. 367–368. ISBN   983-2181-59-3.


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