Vatica pedicellata

Vatica pedicellata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet pedicellata refers to the prominent flower stalk or pedicel.

Description

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

Distribution and habitat

Vatica pedicellata is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp, kerangas or swamp forest, at elevations from.

Conservation

Vatica pedicellata has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by development projects and land conversion for plantations.