Vatica brevipes
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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. brevipes
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Vatica brevipes is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet brevipes means "short foot", referring to the petiole.[3]
Description
Vatica brevipes grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). Its chartaceous leaves are elliptic to obovate and measure up to 13 cm (5 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Vatica brevipes is endemic to Borneo.[1] Its habitat is dipterocarp forest, at altitudes of 250–1,300 m (800–4,300 ft).[3]
Conservation
Vatica brevipes has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened mainly by land conversion for agriculture and palm oil plantations.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Randi, A.; Bodos, V.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Hoo, P.K.; Maycock, C.R.; Julia, S.; Khoo, E.; Robiansyah, I. (2019). "Vatica brevipes". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T33440A149072108. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T33440A149072108.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Vatica brevipes". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ a b c Ashton, P. S. (2004). "Vatica L.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 360. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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