Payena kapitensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for Kapit in Malaysia's Sarawak state.[3]
| 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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Description edit
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 edit
Payena kapitensis is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests.[1][3]
Conservation edit
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 edit
- ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Rivers, M.C.; Wilkie, P. & Pereira, J. (2019). "Payena kapitensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T116928399A116928554. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ "Payena kapitensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ a b c Pereira, J.T. (April 2002). "Payena kapitensis 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. p. 320. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
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