Vatica rotata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
Genus: | Vatica |
Species: | V. rotata
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Binomial name | |
Vatica rotata |
Vatica rotata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet rotata means "wheel-like", referring to the lobes of the fruit calyx. [3]
Vatica rotata grows as a small tree, with a trunk diameter of about 10 centimetres (4 in). Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers. [3]
Vatica rotata is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland heath forests and mixed dipterocarp forests, at elevations to 200 m (700 ft). [1]
Vatica rotata has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened mainly by agricultural encroachment on the species' habitat. [1]