Vatica rotata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet rotata means "wheel-like", referring to the lobes of the fruit calyx.[3]

Vatica rotata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Vatica
Species:
V. rotata
Binomial name
Vatica rotata

Description

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Vatica rotata grows as a small tree, with a trunk diameter of about 10 centimetres (4 in). Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Vatica rotata is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland heath forests and mixed dipterocarp forests, at elevations to 200 m (700 ft).[1]

Conservation

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Vatica rotata has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened mainly by agricultural encroachment on the species' habitat.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Bodos, V.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Tanggaraju, S.; Hamidi, A.; Juiling, S.; Maryani, A. (2019). "Vatica rotata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T31936A149070710. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T31936A149070710.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Vatica rotata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  3. ^ 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. p. 382. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.