Vatica affinis

(Vatica affinis)

Description

Vatica affinis is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is a Critically endangered species threatened by habitat loss.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum:

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order:Malvales

Family:Dipterocarpaceae

Genus:Vatica

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