Indonesia Species Profile of Vatica pauciflora (Malvales: Dipterocarpaceae)

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AUTHOR

Salsabila Nur’Aini
Flower Tree Diversity Specialist Section, SSRS Indonesia Biodiversity Hub, Bogor Regency, West Java, Indonesia

Danik Septianingrum
SSRS Indonesia Biodiversity Hub, Bogor Regency, West Java, Indonesia

Khairani Putri Marfi
SSRS Institute Indonesia, Bogor Regency, West Java, Indonesia

ABSTRACT

Vatica pauciflora is a perennial plant that can reach 25 m in height. This species grows primarily in tropical biomes and is naturally distributed from southern Indo-China to Sumatra at elevations of 0-1,500 meters above sea level. Its leaves are ovate or oval, with an acute base and acute apex, and an alternate spiral arrangement. Vatica pauciflora plays a vital role in river ecosystems due to its dominant presence. Furthermore, its bark contains antioxidants and antidiabetic properties

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Nur’Aini S, Septianingrum D, Marfi KP. 2026. Indonesia Species Profile of Vatica pauciflora (Malvales: Dipterocarpaceae). SSRS INABIODIV Species Profile and Information. Vol. 3: No. 0015. https://publishing.ssrs.or.id/ojs/index.php/ssrs-inabiodiv/article/view/62