Vatica compressa
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Vatica |
| Species: | V. compressa
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| Vatica compressa | |
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Vatica compressa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet compressa means "compressed", referring to the twig when young.[3]
Description
[edit | edit source]Vatica compressa grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 cm (14 in). Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 19 cm (7 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit | edit source]Vatica compressa is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak.[1] Its habitat is kerangas or mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations to 870 m (2,900 ft).[3]
Conservation
[edit | edit source]Vatica compressa has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by habitat loss and logging for its timber.[1]
References
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