Vatica badiifolia is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet badiifolia means "chestnut brown leaf", referring to the colour of the dry leaf.[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. badiifolia
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| Binomial name | |
| Vatica badiifolia | |
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Description edit
Vatica badiifolia grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic and measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat edit
Vatica badiifolia is endemic to Borneo.[1] Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations to 700 m (2,300 ft).[3]
Conservation edit
Vatica badiifolia has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened mainly by urban development and expansion of palm oil plantations. It is also threatened by logging for its timber.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Bodos, V.; Hoo, P.K.; Maycock, C.R.; Julia, S.; Khoo, E.; Robiansyah, I. (2019). "Vatica badiifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T31931A149070580. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T31931A149070580.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Vatica badiifolia". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 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. pp. 358–359. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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