Payena ferruginea
| Payena ferruginea | |
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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. ferruginea
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| Binomial name | |
| Payena ferruginea J.T.Pereira[2]
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Payena ferruginea is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet ferruginea means "rust-coloured", referring to the indumentum.[3]
Description[edit]
Payena ferruginea grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 75 cm (30 in). The bark is dark brown to grey. The inflorescences bear up to nine flowers. The fruits are round to ellipsoid, up to 3.5 cm (1.4 in) long. The timber is used commercially.[3]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
Payena ferruginea is endemic to Borneo.[1] Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, to 450 m (1,500 ft) elevation.[3]
Conservation[edit]
Payena ferruginea has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. However, forests in Borneo are threatened by logging and mining and by conversion of land for rubber and palm oil production. Payena ferruginea is specifically harvested for its timber. The species is present in some protected areas, such as Ulu Temburong National Park in Brunei.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Rivers, M.C.; Wilkie, P. & Pereira, J. (2019). "Payena ferruginea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T116928382A116928539. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "Payena ferruginea". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ a b c Pereira, J.T. (April 2002). "Payena ferruginea 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. 316, 317. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2013.