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 15 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm. Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to lanceolate and measure up to 23 cm 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 100–400 m.

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