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 40 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm. The twigs are often flaky. The leathery leaves are ovate to elliptic and measure up to 16 cm 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 1900 m.

Subspecies
Plants of the World Online recognises the following subspecies:
 * Vatica odorata subsp. brevipetiolata P.H.Hô – Vietnam
 * Vatica odorata subsp.  mindanensis (Foxw.) P.S.Ashton – Borneo, Philippines
 * Vatica odorata subsp. ''odorata