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Vatica nitens

Vatica nitens is a species of flowering plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is a tree native to Peninsular Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. It is an endangered species threatened by habitat loss.

Last revised
Jun 7, 2026
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Length
160 w
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Source
Vatica nitens
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Vatica
Species:
V. nitens
Binomial name
Vatica nitens
Synonyms2

Sunaptea nitens (King) Ridl.

Vatica nitens is a species of flowering plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae.3 It is a tree native to Peninsular Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo.2 It is an endangered species threatened by habitat loss.

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  1. Chua, L.S.L.; Cicuzza, D.; Ganesan, S.K; Hamidi, A.; Rachmat, H.H.; Julia, S.; Khoo, E.; 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.; Kusuma, Y.W.C.K. (2023). "Vatica nitens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T31975A215142180. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T31975A215142180.en. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  2. "Vatica nitens King". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  3. "Vatica nitens King". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved February 16, 2025.