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Payena grandistipula

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Tree in the family Sapotaceae

Payena grandistipula
Conservation status

Vulnerable  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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

Payena grandistipula is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet grandistipula means 'large stipules'.

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.

Distribution and habitat

Payena grandistipula is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is riparian forests.

Conservation

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

References

  1. ^ 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. ^ 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.
Taxon identifiers
Payena grandistipula


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