Vatica chartacea
| Vatica chartacea | |
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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. chartacea
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| Binomial name | |
| Vatica chartacea | |
Vatica chartacea is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet chartacea means "papery", referring to the leaves.[3]
Description
[edit]Vatica chartacea grows as a medium-sized tree. Its chartaceous leaves are oblong to obovate and measure up to 25 cm (10 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Vatica chartacea is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests on lowland hills, in wet areas and by rivers.[1]
Conservation
[edit]Vatica chartacea has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by land conversion for plantations and by logging for its timber.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Randi, A.; Bodos, V.; Ling, C.Y.; Linsky, J.; Oldfield, S.; Pereira, J.T.; Tsen, S. (2019). "Vatica chartacea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T33442A149072145. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T33442A149072145.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Vatica chartacea". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 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. 361, 363. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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