Biology:Vatica glabrata

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Short description: Species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae

Vatica glabrata
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Vatica
Species:
V. glabrata
Binomial name
Vatica glabrata
P.S.Ashton[2]

Vatica glabrata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet means "smooth-skinned".[3]

Description

Vatica glabrata grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). Its coriaceous leaves measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream-coloured flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Vatica glabrata is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is upper dipterocarp forest at elevations of 1,200–1,500 m (4,000–5,000 ft).[3]

Conservation

Vatica glabrata has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by logging for its timber.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Barstow, M.; Bodos, V. (2019). "Vatica glabrata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T50777948A50777950. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T50777948A50777950.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/50777948/50777950. Retrieved 20 November 2021. 
  2. "Vatica glabrata". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:901206-1. Retrieved 3 July 2021. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Ashton, P. S. (2004). "Vatica L.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 366. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. 

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