Vatica coriacea is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet coriacea means "leathery", referring to the leaves.

Description

Vatica coriacea grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . Its coriaceous leaves are obovate and measure up to long. The inflorescencess bear cream flowers.

Distribution and habitat

Vatica coriacea is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is kerangas forest.

Conservation

Vatica coriacea has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by land conversion for agriculture, logging for its timber and by forest fires and climate change.

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