Vatica albiramis
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| Vatica albiramis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Vatica |
| Species: | V. albiramis
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| Binomial name | |
| Vatica albiramis | |
Vatica albiramis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, endemic to Borneo. The specific epithet means 'white twigs'.[3]
Description
[edit | edit source]Vatica albiramis grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 cm (10 in). Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to lanceolate and measure up to 20 cm (8 in) long. The inflorescences bear yellow flowers. The fruits are ovate and measure up to 1.2 cm (0.5 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit | edit source]Vatica albiramis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mainly on ridges in dipterocarp forest, at elevations to 1,400 m (4,600 ft).[3]
References
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