Vatica granulata

Short description: Species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae

Vatica granulata

Conservation status

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]

Scientific classification
Kingdom:  | Plantae
Clade:  | Tracheophytes
Clade:  | Angiosperms
Clade:  | Eudicots
Clade:  | Rosids
Order:  | Malvales
Family:  | Dipterocarpaceae
Genus:  | Vatica
Species:  |

V. granulata

Binomial name
Vatica granulata

Slooten[2]

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]

## Description

Vatica 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

Vatica 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

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 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. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/63050/137735526. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
2. ↑ "Vatica granulata". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321639-1. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Ashton, P. S. (2004). "Vatica L.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 367–368. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.

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