Vatica borneensis

Vatica borneensis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo.

Vatica borneensis
Conservation status
Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malvales
Family:	Dipterocarpaceae
Genus:	Vatica
Species:	V. borneensis
Binomial name
Vatica borneensis Burck[2]
Synonyms[2]
Sunaptea borneensis (Burck) F.Heim Sunaptea urbani (F.Heim) F.Heim Vatica urbani F.Heim

Description

Vatica borneensis grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (30 in). Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences are dense and bear pinkish brown flowers.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Vatica borneensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests, at elevations to 900 m (3,000 ft).^[3]

Conservation

Vatica borneensis has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by logging for its timber, which is used for flooring and furniture. However, the species is found in protected areas.^[1]