Payena longipedicellata
Species of tree
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Payena longipedicellata is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet longipedicellata means 'long pedicel', referring to the flower.[3]
| Payena longipedicellata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Payena |
| Species: | P. longipedicellata |
| Binomial name | |
| Payena longipedicellata | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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]