| Vatica heteroptera | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Vatica |
| Species: | V. heteroptera
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| 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
References
References
- Rivers, M.C.; Barstow, M. (2019). "Vatica heteroptera". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T31441A124225330. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T31441A124225330.en. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- "Vatica heteroptera Symington". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 April 2026.