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Vatica globosa






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Vatica globosa

Conservation status


Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[1]

Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Vatica
Species:
V. globosa
Binomial name
Vatica globosa

P.S.Ashton[2]

Vatica globosa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet globosa means "spherical", referring to the nuts.[3]

Description

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Vatica globosa grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). Its coriaceous leaves are obovate and measure up to 18 cm (7 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers. The nuts are round and measure up to 2 cm (0.8 in) in diameter.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Vatica globosaisendemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations to 700 m (2,300 ft).[1]

Conservation

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Vatica globosa has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened mainly by shifting agricultural patterns and by palm oil plantations. In Kalimantan, the species is threatened by forest fires.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Randi, A.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Pereira, J.T.; Linsky, J.; Ling, C.Y.; Oldfield, S.; Tsen, S. (2019). "Vatica globosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T31935A149070661. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T31935A149070661.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  • ^ "Vatica globosa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 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. 366–367. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.

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