Vatica mendozae
| Vatica mendozae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Vatica |
| Species: | V. mendozae |
| Binomial name | |
| Vatica mendozae H.G.Gut., Rojo & Madulid | |
Vatica mendozae is a species of dipterocarp tree endemic to the Philippines.[2] It is a small tree, growing up to 15 metres tall. It is known from a single location in Kinalumbakan, Real, Quezon on the island of Luzon, where it grows in lowland rain forest. It has a small known range and population, and is threatened with habitat loss from illegal logging. The IUCN Red List assesses the species as Critically Endangered.[1]
The species was described Hermes G. Gutiérrez, Justo P. Rojo, Domingo A. Madulid in 2010.[2]
REferences
[edit]- 1 2 Energy Development Corporation (EDC) . (2023). "Vatica mendozae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T207942414A208104697. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T207942414A208104697.en. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Vatica mendozae H.G.Gut., Rojo & Madulid". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 August 2026.