Vatica glabrata
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| Vatica glabrata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Vatica |
| Species: | V. glabrata |
| Binomial name | |
| Vatica glabrata | |
Vatica glabrata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae which is endemic to Borneo.
The species was described by Peter Shaw Ashton in 1982.[2] The specific epithet means 'smooth-skinned'.[3]
Vatica glabrata grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). Its coriaceous leaves measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream-coloured flowers.[3]
