Vatica oblongifolia

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Vatica oblongifolia
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Vatica
Species:
V. oblongifolia
Binomial name
Vatica oblongifolia
Synonyms [2]
  • Vatica furfuracea Burck

Vatica oblongifolia is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet oblongifolia means 'rather long leaf'. [3]

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Description

Vatica oblongifolia grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). Its coriaceous leaves measure up to 31 cm (12 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream-coloured flowers. The nuts are roundish and measure about 2 cm (1 in) wide. [3] The timber is used in furniture and construction. [1]

Distribution and habitat

Vatica oblongifolia is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations to 1,000 m (3,300 ft). [3]

References

  1. 1 2 Barstow, M.; Bodos, V.; Randi, A.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Khoo, E.; Maycock, C.R.; Tsen, S. (2019). "Vatica oblongifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019 e.T63054A137749653. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T63054A137749653.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Vatica oblongifolia". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 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. 375–377. ISBN   983-2181-59-3.
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