Payena grandistipula is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet grandistipula means "large stipules".[3]

Payena grandistipula
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Payena
Species:
P. grandistipula
Binomial name
Payena grandistipula
J.T.Pereira[2]

Description edit

Payena grandistipula grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The fruits are ovoid, up to 4 cm (1.6 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat edit

Payena grandistipula is endemic to Borneo.[1] Its habitat is riparian forests.[3]

Conservation edit

Payena grandistipula has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for palm oil plantations.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Rivers, M.C.; Wilkie, P. & Pereira, J. (2019). "Payena grandistipula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T116928397A116928549. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Payena grandistipula". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Pereira, J.T. (April 2002). "Payena grandistipula J.T.Pereira". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 318–319. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2013.