Biology:Vatica pedicellata
| Vatica pedicellata | |
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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. pedicellata
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| Binomial name | |
| Vatica pedicellata Brandis[2]
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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
- ↑ 1.0 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. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/33454/137452729. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ↑ "Vatica pedicellata". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321695-1. Retrieved 30 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. 380. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
Wikidata ☰ Q3006828 entry
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