Vatica odorata

Species of tree From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Quick facts Conservation status, Scientific classification ...
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.
Close

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

Related Articles

Wikiwand AI