Vatica globosa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet globosa means "spherical", referring to the nuts.[3]
Vatica globosa grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). Its coriaceous leaves are obovate and measure up to 18 cm (7 in) long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers. The nuts are round and measure up to 2 cm (0.8 in) in diameter.[3]
Vatica globosa is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations to 700 m (2,300 ft).[1]
Vatica globosa has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened mainly by shifting agricultural patterns and by palm oil plantations. In Kalimantan, the species is threatened by forest fires.[1]
Vatica globosa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet globosa means "spherical", referring to the nuts.
Vatica globosa est un grand arbre sempervirent endémique de Bornéo, appartenant à la famille des dipterocarpaceae.
Confinées aux forêts mixtes de dipterocars de l'Ouest du Kalimantan and du Sarawak.
Espèce en danger critique d'extinction du fait de la déforestation et l'exploitation forestière. Il ne resterait que moins de 50 arbres de cette espèce (en 1998).
Vatica globosa est un grand arbre sempervirent endémique de Bornéo, appartenant à la famille des dipterocarpaceae.