Vatica oblongifolia

Vatica oblongifolia is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet oblongifolia means 'rather long leaf'.^[3]

Vatica oblongifolia
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. oblongifolia
Binomial name
Vatica oblongifolia Hook.f.[2]
Synonyms[2]
Vatica furfuracea Burck

Description

Vatica oblongifolia grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). Its coriaceous leaves measure up to 31 cm (12 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream-coloured flowers. The nuts are roundish and measure about 2 cm (1 in) wide.^[3] The timber is used in furniture and construction.^[1]

Distribution and habitat

Vatica oblongifolia is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations to 1,000 m (3,300 ft).^[3]