Biology:Vatica rotata
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Short description: Species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae
| Vatica rotata | |
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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. rotata
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| Binomial name | |
| Vatica rotata P.S.Ashton[2]
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Vatica rotata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet rotata means "wheel-like", referring to the lobes of the fruit calyx.[3]
Description
Vatica rotata grows as a small tree, with a trunk diameter of about 10 centimetres (4 in). Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Vatica rotata is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland heath forests and mixed dipterocarp forests, at elevations to 200 m (700 ft).[1]
Conservation
Vatica rotata has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened mainly by agricultural encroachment on the species' habitat.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bodos, V.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Tanggaraju, S.; Hamidi, A.; Juiling, S.; Maryani, A. (2019). "Vatica rotata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T31936A149070710. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T31936A149070710.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/31936/149070710. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ "Vatica rotata". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321707-1. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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. 382. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
Wikidata ☰ Q3011751 entry
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