| Vatica pedicellata | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Vatica |
| Species: | V. pedicellata |
| Binomial name | |
| Vatica pedicellata Brandis | |
Vatica pedicellata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet pedicellata refers to the prominent flower stalk or pedicel.
Description
Vatica pedicellata grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm (6 in). Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to lanceolate and measure up to 23 cm (9 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.
Distribution and habitat
Vatica pedicellata is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp, kerangas or swamp forest, at elevations from 100–400 m (300–1,300 ft).
Conservation
Vatica pedicellata has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by development projects and land conversion for plantations.
References
- ^ Bodos, V.; Julia, S. (2019). "Vatica pedicellata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T33454A137452729. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T33454A137452729.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- "Vatica pedicellata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ 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. 380. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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| Vatica pedicellata | |
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