Vatica albiramis

Vatica albiramis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, endemic to Borneo. The specific epithet means 'white twigs'.^[3]

Vatica albiramis
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. albiramis
Binomial name
Vatica albiramis Slooten[2]

Description

Vatica albiramis grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 cm (10 in). Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to lanceolate and measure up to 20 cm (8 in) long. The inflorescences bear yellow flowers. The fruits are ovate and measure up to 1.2 cm (0.5 in) long.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Vatica albiramis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mainly on ridges in dipterocarp forest, at elevations to 1,400 m (4,600 ft).^[3]