Vatica oblongifolia
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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. oblongifolia
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| Binomial name | |
| Vatica oblongifolia | |
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Vatica oblongifolia is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet oblongifolia means 'rather long leaf'.[3]
Description
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]Vatica oblongifolia is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations to 1,000 m (3,300 ft).[3]
References
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