Vatica albiramis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, endemic to Borneo. The specific epithet means 'white twigs'.[3]
| Vatica albiramis | |
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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. albiramis
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| Binomial name | |
| Vatica albiramis | |
Description
editVatica albiramis grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 cm (10 in). Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to lanceolate and measure up to 20 cm (8 in) long. The inflorescences bear yellow flowers. The fruits are ovate and measure up to 1.2 cm (0.5 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editVatica albiramis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mainly on ridges in dipterocarp forest, at elevations to 1,400 m (4,600 ft).[3]
References
edit- ^ Barstow, M. (2019). "Vatica albiramis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T36413A149073817. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T36413A149073817.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Vatica albiramis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 June 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. p. 358. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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