Vatica sarawakensis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is named for Sarawak, part of the species' range in Borneo.[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. sarawakensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Vatica sarawakensis | |
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Description edit
Vatica sarawakensis grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). Its coriaceous leaves are oblong to obovate and measure up to 35 cm (14 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat edit
Vatica sarawakensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 1,400 m (5,000 ft).[1]
Conservation edit
Vatica sarawakensis has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened mainly by logging for its timber. Land conversion for plantations, including for palm oil, also threatens the species.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Randi, A.; Bodos, V.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Tanggaraju, S.; Juiling, S.; Hamidi, A.; Maryani, A. (2019). "Vatica sarawakensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T33456A149072279. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T33456A149072279.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Vatica sarawakensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ a b 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. pp. 383–384. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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