Vatica odorata
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Vatica |
| Species: | V. odorata |
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| Vatica odorata | |
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Vatica odorata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet odorata means 'scented', referring to the flowers.
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.
Distribution and habitat
Vatica odorata is native to an area from northeastern India to Indochina and south to Malesia (Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, and the Philippines). Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 1,900 m (6,200 ft).
Subspecies
Plants of the World Online recognises the following subspecies:
- Vatica odorata subsp. brevipetiolata P.H.Hô – Vietnam
- Vatica odorata subsp. mindanensis (Foxw.) P.S.Ashton – Borneo, Philippines
- Vatica odorata subsp. odorata
References
- ↑ Malabrigo, P.; Tobias, A.B.; Chua, L.S.L.; Cicuzza, D.; Ganesan, S.K; Hamidi, A.; Rachmat, H.H.; Julia, S.; Khoo, E.; Kusuma, Y.W.C.K; Kusumadewi, Y.; Ling, C.Y.; Maycock, C.R.; Randi, A.; Robiansyah, I.; Strijk, J.S.; Tsen, S.; Bodos, V.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J.; Pereira, J.T. (2023). "Vatica odorata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T63059A114505664. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T63059A114505664.en. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 "Vatica odorata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- 1 2 3 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Vatica odorata (Griff.) Symington". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 377–379. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.