Vatica granulata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet means 'like small seeds', referring to the nut surface.[3]
| Vatica granulata | |
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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. granulata
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| Binomial name | |
| Vatica granulata | |
Description
editVatica granulata grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (30 in). Its coriaceous leaves measure up to 20 cm (8 in) long. The ovoid nuts have a coarse, granular surface and measure up to 4 cm (2 in) long.[3] The timber is used in furniture and construction.[1]
Distribution and habitat
editVatica granulata is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mainly on ridges in mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations of 500–1,700 m (1,600–5,600 ft).[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Kusumadewi, Y.; Bodos, V.; Hoo, P.K.; Khoo, E.; Julia, S.; Maycock, C.R.; Robiansyah, I. (2019). "Vatica granulata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T63050A137735526. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T63050A137735526.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Vatica granulata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 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. 367–368. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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