Vatica micrantha
Species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae
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Vatica micrantha is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet means 'small flowers'.[3]
| Vatica micrantha | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Vatica |
| Species: | V. micrantha |
| Binomial name | |
| Vatica micrantha | |
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Description
Vatica micrantha grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to lanceolate and measure up to 16 cm (6 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream-coloured flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Vatica micrantha is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in mixed dipterocarp forest.[3]
