| 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[1] | |
Payena longipedicellata is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 centimetres (20 in). The bark is black. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are ovoid, up to 3 cm (1 in) long. The specific epithet longipedicellata is from the Latin meaning "long pedicel", referring to the flower. Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests. P. longipedicellata is found in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Payena longipedicellata". The Plant List. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
- ↑ Pereira, J.T. (April 2002). "Payena longipedicellata Brace ex King & Gamble". 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. 326–327. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
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