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Vatica congesta

Vatica congesta is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet congesta means "congested or combined", referring to the inflorescences.

Description

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

Distribution and habitat

Vatica congesta is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations to .

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.

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