Vatica coriacea is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet coriacea means "leathery", referring to the leaves.[3]

Vatica coriacea
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Vatica
Species:
V. coriacea
Binomial name
Vatica coriacea
Synonyms[2]
  • Sunaptea coriacea (P.S.Ashton) Kosterm.

Description

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Vatica coriacea grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). Its coriaceous leaves are obovate and measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Vatica coriacea is endemic to Borneo.[1] Its habitat is kerangas forest.[3]

Conservation

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Vatica coriacea has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by land conversion for agriculture, logging for its timber and by forest fires and climate change.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Bodos, V.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Tanggaraju, S.; Hamidi, A.; Juiling, S.; Maryani, A. (2019). "Vatica coriacea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T33443A149072197. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T33443A149072197.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Vatica coriacea". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  3. ^ 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. 364. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.