Vatica odorata

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

Description

Vatica odorata grows as a canopy tree up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to. The twigs are often flaky. The leathery leaves are ovate to elliptic and measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Vatica odorata is native to an area from China to Indochina and south to Malesia. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of.

Subspecies

Plants of the World Online recognises the following subspecies:Vatica odorata subsp. brevipetiolata – VietnamVatica odorata subsp. mindanensis – Borneo, PhilippinesVatica odorata subsp. ''odorata''