Vatica compressa

Vatica compressa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet compressa means "compressed", referring to the twig when young.

Description
Vatica compressa grows up to 30 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 cm. Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 19 cm long. The inflorescences bear cream flowers.

Distribution and habitat
Vatica compressa is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is kerangas or mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations to 870 m.

Conservation
Vatica compressa has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by habitat loss and logging for its timber.