Vatica compressa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet compressa means "compressed", referring to the twig when young.[3]
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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. compressa
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| Vatica compressa | |
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Description edit
Vatica compressa grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 cm (14 in). Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 19 cm (7 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat edit
Vatica compressa is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak.[1] Its habitat is kerangas or mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations to 870 m (2,900 ft).[3]
Conservation edit
Vatica compressa has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by habitat loss and logging for its timber.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Bodos, V.; Julia, S. (2019). "Vatica compressa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T31933A137452651. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T31933A137452651.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Vatica compressa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ^ a b c 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. 363. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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