Biology:Payena lamii
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Short description: Species of tree
| Payena lamii | |
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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. lamii
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| Binomial name | |
| Payena lamii A.Bruggen[2]
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Payena lamii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the Dutch botanist Herman Johannes Lam.[3]
Description
Payena lamii grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). The inflorescences bear up to ten flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid and measure up to 3 cm (1.2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Payena lamii is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is swamp and kerangas forests to 250 m (800 ft) elevation.[1]
Conservation
Payena lamii has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is at risk from conversion of its habitat for palm oil plantations. The species is present in Kubah National Park, which affords it a level of protection there.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Olander, S.B.; Rivers, M.C.; Julia, S.; Pereira, J. (2019). "Payena lamii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019.
- ↑ "Payena lamii" (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/788500-1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Pereira, J.T. (April 2002). "Payena lamii A.Bruggen". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 323, 325. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15346253 entry
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