Vatica odorata
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| Vatica odorata | |
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| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Vatica |
| Species: | V. odorata
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| Binomial name | |
| Vatica odorata | |
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Vatica odorata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet odorata means 'scented', referring to the flowers.[3]
Description
[edit | edit source]Vatica odorata grows as a canopy tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). The twigs are often flaky. The leathery leaves are ovate to elliptic and measure up to 16 cm (6 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit | edit source]Vatica odorata is native to an area from China to Indochina and south to Malesia. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 1,900 m (6,200 ft).[3]
Subspecies
[edit | edit source]Plants of the World Online recognises the following subspecies:[2]
- Vatica odorata subsp. brevipetiolata P.H.Hô – Vietnam
- Vatica odorata subsp. mindanensis (Foxw.) P.S.Ashton – Borneo, Philippines
- Vatica odorata subsp. odorata
References
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