Vatica micrantha

Vatica micrantha is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet means 'small flowers'.^[3]

Vatica micrantha
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. micrantha
Binomial name
Vatica micrantha Slooten[2]
Synonyms[2]
Sunaptea micrantha (Slooten) Kosterm.

Description

Vatica 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

Vatica micrantha is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in mixed dipterocarp forest.^[3]