Vatica maritima

Vatica maritima is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo and the Philippines. The specific epithet maritima means "of the sea", referring to species' habitat.

Description

Vatica maritima grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to. Its coriaceous leaves are cuneate to obovate and measure up to long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.

Distribution and habitat

Vatica maritima is native to Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is on headlands near the sea.

Conservation

Vatica maritima has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. In Borneo, it is threatened by illegal logging for its timber and by conversion of land for plantations. In the Philippines, it is threatened by changing agriculture patterns.