Payena grandistipula

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Payena grandistipula
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Payena
Species:
P. grandistipula
Binomial name
Payena grandistipula
J.T.Pereira [2]

Payena grandistipula is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet grandistipula means "large stipules". [3]

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Description

Payena grandistipula grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The fruits are ovoid , up to 4 cm (1.6 in) long. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Payena grandistipula is endemic to Borneo. [1] Its habitat is riparian forests. [3]

Conservation

Payena grandistipula has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for palm oil plantations. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Olander, S.B.; Rivers, M.C.; Wilkie, P. & Pereira, J. (2019). "Payena grandistipula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T116928397A116928549. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  2. "Payena grandistipula". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 Pereira, J.T. (April 2002). "Payena grandistipula J.T.Pereira". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 318–319. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2013.