Vatica granulata | |
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Scientific classification | |
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]
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]
Vatica granulata is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mainly on ridges in dipterocarp forest, at altitudes of 500–1,700 m (1,600–5,600 ft). [3]
Vatica badiifolia is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet badiifolia means "chestnut brown leaf", referring to the colour of the dry leaf.
Vatica brevipes is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet brevipes means "short foot", referring to the petiole.
Vatica compressa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet compressa means "compressed", referring to the twig when young.
Vatica congesta is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet congesta means "congested or combined", referring to the inflorescences.
Vatica coriacea is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet coriacea means "leathery", referring to the leaves.
Vatica globosa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet globosa means "spherical", referring to the nuts.
Vatica maritima is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo and the Philippines. The specific epithet maritima means "of the sea", referring to species' habitat.
Vatica parvifolia is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet parvifolia means "small leaf".
Vatica pedicellata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet pedicellata refers to the prominent flower stalk or pedicel.
Vatica rassak is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Maritime Southeast Asia. The specific epithet rassak is from resak, the species' Malay common name.
Vatica rynchocarpa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet rynchocarpa means "snout fruit", referring to the beak-like shape of the nut.
Vatica sarawakensis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is named for Sarawak, part of the species' range in Borneo.
Vatica dulitensis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for Mount Dulit in Sarawak.
Vatica albiramis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet means "white twigs".
Vatica borneensis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo.
Vatica endertii is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the Dutch botanist F. H. Endert.
Vatica glabrata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet means "smooth-skinned".
Vatica oblongifolia is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet oblongifolia means "rather long leaf".
Vatica patentinervia is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet patentinervia means "widely divergent nerves", referring to the leaf veins.
Vatica vinosa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet vinosa means "grape-coloured", referring to the hairs covering various parts of the plant.