Vatica obscura

Botanical Description

Vatica obscura is a large, evergreen tree. The tree has been harvested for its wood and resin, which are used locally. Regeneration is reported to be good, however this species was not recorded during the extensive forest surveys conducted between 1991 and 1996, suggesting that it is either extremely rare or possibly extinct. The plant is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2011)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].