Vatica vinosa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet vinosa means 'grape-coloured', referring to the hairs covering various parts of the plant.[3]
| Vatica vinosa | |
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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. vinosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Vatica vinosa | |
Description
editVatica vinosa grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). Its coriaceous leaves are blue-green with purple veins, are shaped elliptic to lanceolate and measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editVatica vinosa is endemic to Borneo.[1] Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations to 300 m (1,000 ft).[3]
Conservation
editVatica vinosa has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened mainly by conversion of land for agriculture and plantations. It is also threatened by logging for its timber.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Bodos, V.; Tanggaraju, S.; Hamidi, A.; Maryani, A.; Juiling, S. (2019). "Vatica vinosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T36419A137754305. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T36419A137754305.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Vatica vinosa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 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. 387–388. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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