Biology:Payena kapitensis

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Short description: Species of tree

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

Payena kapitensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 45 centimetres (20 in). The bark is dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to four flowers. The tree is named for Kapit in Malaysia's Sarawak state. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests. P. kapitensis is endemic to Borneo and known only from Sarawak.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Pereira, J.T. (April 2002). "Payena kapitensis 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. 320. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 23 December 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15345961 entry