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Vatica odorata

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

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Vatica odorata
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. odorata
Binomial name
Vatica odorata
Synonyms2
  • Anisoptera odorata (Griff.) Kurz
  • Sunaptea odorata Griff.

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

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 northeastern India to Indochina and south to Malesia (Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, and the Philippines).2 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

References

  1. Malabrigo, P.; Tobias, A.B.; Chua, L.S.L.; Cicuzza, D.; Ganesan, S.K; Hamidi, A.; Rachmat, H.H.; Julia, S.; Khoo, E.; Kusuma, Y.W.C.K; 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. (2023). "Vatica odorata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T63059A114505664. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T63059A114505664.en. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  2. "Vatica odorata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  3. Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Vatica odorata (Griff.) Symington". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 377–379. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.