Biology:Payena grandistipula

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Short description: Species of tree

Payena grandistipula
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Payena
Species:
P. grandistipula
Binomial name
Payena grandistipula
J.T.Pereira[1]

Payena grandistipula is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (10 in). The fruits are ovoid, up to 4 cm (2 in) long. The specific epithet grandistipula is from the Latin meaning "large stipules". Its habitat is riparian forests. P. grandistipula is endemic to Borneo and known only from Sarawak.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Pereira, J.T. (April 2002). "Payena grandistipula J.T.Pereira". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 318–319. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 22 December 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15345867 entry