A revision of Vatica L. (Dipterocarpaceae) in Peninsular Malaysia.

A taxonomic revision of Vatica L. in Peninsular Malaysia is given. A total of 32 species is recognised in three sections, sect. Vatica (11 species), sect. Sunaptea (13 species and sect. Pachynocarpa (8 species), the last is resurrected herein. The types, full synonyms, distribution, ecology, vernacular names (if known), uses (if known), figures and taxonomic notes where appropriate are also included. Full descriptions are excluded as they are available elsewhere. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]