Vatica micrantha is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet means 'small flowers'.[3]
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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. micrantha
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| Binomial name | |
| Vatica micrantha | |
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Description
editVatica micrantha grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to lanceolate and measure up to 16 cm (6 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream-coloured flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editVatica micrantha is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in mixed dipterocarp forest.[3]
References
edit- ^ Kusumadewi, Y.; Randi, A.; Bodos, V.; Tsen, S.; Oldfield, S.; Wilkie, P.; Ling, C.Y.; Linsky, J.; Pereira, J.T. (2019). "Vatica micrantha". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T36415A137745639. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T36415A137745639.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Vatica micrantha". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 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. 373–374. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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