Vatica globosa

Vatica globosa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet globosa means "spherical", referring to the nuts.^[3]

Vatica globosa
Conservation status
Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malvales
Family:	Dipterocarpaceae
Genus:	Vatica
Species:	V. globosa
Binomial name
Vatica globosa P.S.Ashton[2]

Description

Vatica globosa grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). Its coriaceous leaves are obovate and measure up to 18 cm (7 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers. The nuts are round and measure up to 2 cm (0.8 in) in diameter.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Vatica globosa is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations to 700 m (2,300 ft).^[1]

Conservation

Vatica globosa has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened mainly by shifting agricultural patterns and by palm oil plantations. In Kalimantan, the species is threatened by forest fires.^[1]