Vatica heteroptera
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| Vatica heteroptera | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Vatica |
| Species: | V. heteroptera |
| Binomial name | |
| Vatica heteroptera | |
Vatica heteroptera is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is a tree endemic to Peninsular Malaysia. It is native to submontane dipterocarp forests from 900 to 1,200 metres elevation, where it is commonly associated with Shorea platyclados. It is has a limited range and is threatened by habitat loss, and the IUCN Red List assesses the species as Near Threatened.[1]
The species was described by Colin Fraser Symington in 1941.[2]
