Biology:Payena longipedicellata

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Short description: Species of tree

Payena longipedicellata
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Payena
Species:
P. longipedicellata
Binomial name
Payena longipedicellata
Brace ex King & Gamble[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Ceratophorus longipedicellata (Brace ex King & Gamble) Teijsm. & Binn.

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. 1.0 1.1 "Payena longipedicellata". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-149133. Retrieved 26 December 2013. 
  2. Pereira, J.T. (April 2002). "Payena longipedicellata Brace ex King & Gamble". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 326–327. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 26 December 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15346433 entry