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Vatica sarawakensis

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Vatica sarawakensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Vatica
Species:
V. sarawakensis
Binomial name
Vatica sarawakensis
Synonyms[2]
  • Retinodendropsis aspera F.Heim
  • Vatica ramiflora Slooten

Vatica sarawakensis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is named for Sarawak, part of the species' range in Borneo.[3]

Description

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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

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Vatica sarawakensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 1,400 m (5,000 ft).[1]

Conservation

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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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  1. ^ a b c Randi, A.; Bodos, V.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Tanggaraju, S.; Juiling, S.; Hamidi, A.; Maryani, A. (2019). "Vatica sarawakensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T33456A149072279. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T33456A149072279.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Vatica sarawakensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b 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. 383–384. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.