Vatica pedicellata

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Vatica pedicellata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Vatica
Species:
V. pedicellata
Binomial name
Vatica pedicellata

Vatica pedicellata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet pedicellata refers to the prominent flower stalk or pedicel.[3]

Description

Vatica pedicellata grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm (6 in). Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to lanceolate and measure up to 23 cm (9 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Vatica pedicellata is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp, kerangas or swamp forest, at elevations from 100–400 m (300–1,300 ft).[1]

Conservation

Vatica pedicellata has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by development projects and land conversion for plantations.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bodos, V.; Julia, S. (2019). "Vatica pedicellata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T33454A137452729. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T33454A137452729.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Vatica pedicellata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  3. ↑ 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. 380. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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