Payena microphylla
| Payena microphylla | |
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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. microphylla
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| Binomial name | |
| Payena microphylla | |
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Payena microphylla is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet microphylla means "small-leaved".[3]
Description[edit]
Payena microphylla grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 160 cm (60 in). The bark is black to reddish brown. The inflorescences bear up to 15 flowers. The fruits are ovoid to ellipsoid and measure up to 4 cm (1.6 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
Payena microphylla is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp to montane forest, to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) elevation.[1]
Conservation[edit]
Payena microphylla has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. However, its Borneo habitat is generally at risk from logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations. The species is present in Kinabalu Park and Gunung Mulu National Park, which affords a level of protection in those areas.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P.; Rivers, M.C. & Pereira, J. (2019). "Payena microphylla". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T116928470A116928579. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Payena microphylla". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ a b Pereira, J.T. (April 2002). "Payena microphylla (de Vriese) Burck". 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. p. 327. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013.