Vatica congesta
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Vatica congesta is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet congesta means "congested or combined", referring to the inflorescences.[1]
Description
Vatica congesta grows up to Script error: No such module "convert". tall, with a trunk diameter of up to Script error: No such module "convert".. Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to obovate and measure up to Script error: No such module "convert". long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.[1]
Distribution and habitat
Vatica congesta is endemic to Borneo.[2] Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations to Script error: No such module "convert"..[1]
Conservation
Vatica congesta has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened mainly by land conversion for agriculture and plantations. It is also threatened by logging for its timber.[2]
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