Vatica odorata

Vatica odorata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet odorata means 'scented', referring to the flowers.^[3]

Vatica odorata
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. odorata
Binomial name
Vatica odorata (Griff.) Symington[2]
Synonyms[2]
Anisoptera odorata (Griff.) Kurz Sunaptea odorata Griff.

Description

Vatica odorata grows as a canopy tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). The twigs are often flaky. The leathery leaves are ovate to elliptic and measure up to 16 cm (6 in) long.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Vatica odorata is native to an area from China to Indochina and south to Malesia. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 1,900 m (6,200 ft).^[3]

Subspecies

Plants of the World Online recognises the following subspecies:^[2]

• Vatica odorata subsp. brevipetiolata P.H.Hô – Vietnam
• Vatica odorata subsp. mindanensis (Foxw.) P.S.Ashton – Borneo, Philippines
• Vatica odorata subsp. odorata