Vatica yeechongii
| Vatica yeechongii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Vatica |
| Species: | V. yeechongii |
| Binomial name | |
| Vatica yeechongii Saw | |
Vatica yeechongii is a species of dipterocarp tree endemic to Selangor and Negeri Sembilan states of Peninsular Malaysia.[2] It grows up to 21 metres tall. It is known from two locations, Sungai Tekala Recreational Forest in Sungai Lalang Forest Reserve, Selangor and Setul Forest Reserve in Negeri Sembilan, where it grows in lowland dipterocarp rain forests from 70 to 200 metres elevation. Fewer than 10 mature trees were found in Selangor, and over 70 in Negeri Sembilan. The IUCN Red List assesses the species as Critically Endangered.[1]
The species was described by Leng Guan Saw in 2002.[2]
References
- 1 2 Barstow, M.; Hills, R.; Rivers, M.C. (2019). "Vatica yeechongii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T50778603A50778606. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T50778603A50778606.en. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Vatica yeechongii Saw". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 August 2026.