Vatica granulata

Vatica granulata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet means 'like small seeds', referring to the nut surface.

Description

Vatica granulata grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to. Its coriaceous leaves measure up to long. The ovoid nuts have a coarse, granular surface and measure up to long. The timber is used in furniture and construction.

Distribution and habitat

Vatica granulata is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mainly on ridges in mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations of.