Vatica odorata

Vatica odorata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Vatica
Species:
V. odorata
Binomial name
Vatica odorata
Synonyms[2]
  • Anisoptera odorata (Griff.) Kurz
  • Sunaptea odorata Griff.

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

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

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c "Vatica odorata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b c 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.