Payena longipedicellata

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Payena longipedicellata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Payena
Species:
P. longipedicellata
Binomial name
Payena longipedicellata
Brace ex King & Gamble [2]
Synonyms [2]
  • Keratephorus longipedicellata(Brace ex King & Gamble) Teijsm. & Binn.

Payena longipedicellata is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet longipedicellata means "long pedicel", referring to the flower. [3]

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Description

Payena longipedicellata grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). The bark is black. The inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are ovoid , and measure up to 3 cm (1.2 in) long. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Payena longipedicellata is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests. [3]

Conservation

Payena longipedicellata has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is at risk from conversion of its habitat for palm oil plantations. The species is present in Peninsular Malaysia's Taman Negara national park, which affords a level of protection here. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Olander, S.B.; Rivers, M.C.; Wilkie, P. & Pereira, J. (2019). "Payena longipedicellata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T116928467A116928574. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Payena longipedicellata". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 Pereira, J.T. (April 2002). "Payena longipedicellata Brace ex King & Gamble". 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. 326–327. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013.