Vatica pedicellata

Vatica pedicellata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet pedicellata refers to the prominent flower stalk or pedicel.^[3]

Vatica pedicellata
Conservation status
Vulnerable  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malvales
Family:	Dipterocarpaceae
Genus:	Vatica
Species:	V. pedicellata
Binomial name
Vatica pedicellata Brandis[2]

Description

Vatica pedicellata grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm (6 in). Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to lanceolate and measure up to 23 cm (9 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Vatica pedicellata is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp, kerangas or swamp forest, at elevations from 100–400 m (300–1,300 ft).^[1]

Conservation

Vatica pedicellata has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by development projects and land conversion for plantations.^[1]