Vatica maritima
Vatica maritima | |
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
Genus: | Vatica |
Species: | V. maritima
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Vatica maritima is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo and the Philippines. The specific epithet maritima means "of the sea", referring to species' habitat.[3]
Description
Vatica maritima grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 cm (14 in). Its coriaceous leaves are cuneate to obovate and measure up to 16 cm (6 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Vatica maritima is native to Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is on headlands near the sea.[1]
Conservation
Vatica maritima has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. In Borneo, it is threatened by illegal logging for its timber and by conversion of land for plantations. In the Philippines, it is threatened by changing agriculture patterns.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Arias Guerrero, S.; Bodos, V.; Hoo, P.K.; Khoo, E.; Malabrigo, P.; Maryani, A.; Maycock, C.R.; Pereira, J.T.; Tanggaraju, S.; Tsen, S. (2019). "Vatica maritima". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T33447A114505516. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T33447A114505516.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Vatica maritima". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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. 373. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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