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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| 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]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]Vatica oblongifolia is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations to 1,000 m (3,300 ft).[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Barstow, M.; Bodos, V.; Randi, A.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Khoo, E.; Maycock, C.R.; Tsen, S. (2019). "Vatica oblongifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T63054A137749653. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T63054A137749653.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Vatica oblongifolia". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 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. pp. 375–377. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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