Vatica sarawakensis
| Vatica sarawakensis | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Vatica |
| Species: | V. sarawakensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Vatica sarawakensis | |
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Vatica sarawakensis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is named for Sarawak, part of the species' range in Borneo.[3]
Description
[edit | edit source]Vatica sarawakensis grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). Its coriaceous leaves are oblong to obovate and measure up to 35 cm (14 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit | edit source]Vatica sarawakensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 1,400 m (5,000 ft).[1]
Conservation
[edit | edit source]Vatica sarawakensis has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened mainly by logging for its timber. Land conversion for plantations, including for palm oil, also threatens the species.[1]
References
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