Biology:Payena microphylla
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Short description: Species of tree
| Payena microphylla | |
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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. microphylla
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| Binomial name | |
| Payena microphylla (de Vriese) Burck[1]
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| Synonyms[1] | |
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Payena microphylla is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 160 centimetres (60 in). The bark is black to reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to 15 flowers. The fruits are ovoid to ellipsoid, up to 4 cm (2 in) long. The specific epithet microphylla is from the Greek meaning "small-leaved". Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp to montane forest, from sea level to 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) altitude. P. microphylla is endemic to Borneo.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Payena microphylla". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-149143. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
- ↑ Pereira, J.T. (April 2002). "Payena microphylla (de Vriese) Burck". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 327. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15346768 entry
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