Payena grandistipula
| Payena grandistipula | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Payena |
| Species: | P. grandistipula
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| Binomial name | |
| Payena grandistipula J.T.Pereira[2]
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Payena grandistipula is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet grandistipula means 'large stipules'.[3]
Description
[edit]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
[edit]Payena grandistipula is endemic to Borneo.[1] Its habitat is riparian forests.[3]
Conservation
[edit]Payena grandistipula has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for palm oil plantations.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ "Payena grandistipula". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ a b c 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.
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