Biology:Payena kapitensis
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Short description: Species of tree
| Payena kapitensis | |
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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. kapitensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Payena kapitensis J.T.Pereira[2]
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Payena kapitensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for Kapit in Malaysia's Sarawak state.[3]
Description
Payena kapitensis grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 45 cm (20 in). The bark is dark brown. The inflorescences bear up to four flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Payena kapitensis is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests.[1][3]
Conservation
Payena kapitensis has been assessed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is at risk from logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations. The species is not known to be present in any protected areas.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Olander, S.B.; Rivers, M.C.; Wilkie, P.; Pereira, J. (2019). "Payena kapitensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019.
- ↑ "Payena kapitensis" (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/998684-1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 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. p. 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
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