Vatica compressa

Species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae

Vatica compressa

Conservation status

Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1)[1]

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

V. compressa

Binomial name
Vatica compressa

P.S.Ashton[2]

Synonyms[2]

* Sunaptea compressa (P.S.Ashton) Kosterm.

Vatica compressa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet compressa means "compressed", referring to the twig when young.[3]

## Description[edit]

Vatica compressa grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 cm (14 in). Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 19 cm (7 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.[3]

## Distribution and habitat[edit]

Vatica compressa is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak.[1] Its habitat is kerangas or mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations to 870 m (2,900 ft).[3]

## Conservation[edit]

Vatica compressa has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by habitat loss and logging for its timber.[1]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c Bodos, V.; Julia, S. (2019). "Vatica compressa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T31933A137452651. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T31933A137452651.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
2. ^ a b "Vatica compressa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
3. ^ 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. p. 363\. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.

Taxon identifiers|

* Wikidata: Q3013625
* Wikispecies: Vatica compressa
* ARKive: vatica-compressa
* CoL: 7FJN9
* GBIF: 5669128
* iNaturalist: 444631
* IPNI: 321613-1
* IUCN: 31933
* Open Tree of Life: 6114959
* POWO: urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321613-1
* WFO: wfo-0000423172

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