Payena leerii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.

Payena leerii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Payena
Species:
P. leerii
Binomial name
Payena leerii
Synonyms[2]
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  • Azaola leerii Teijsm. & Binn.
  • Hapaloceras arupa Hassk.
  • Hapaloceras leerii (Teijsm. & Binn.) Hassk.
  • Isonandra benjamina de Vriese
  • Isonandra lamponga Miq.
  • Keratephorus leerii (Teijsm. & Binn.) Hassk.
  • Madhuca leerii (Teijsm. & Binn.) Merr.
  • Payena benjamina (de Vriese) Pierre
  • Payena croixiana Pierre
  • Payena lamponga (Miq.) Burck

Description

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Payena leerii grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). The bark is greyish brown. The inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are conical and measure up to 4 cm (1.6 in) long. The tree is a source of high-quality gutta-percha.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Payena leerii is found widely in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Sulawesi and the Philippines. Its habitat is coastal lowland forests to 650 m (2,100 ft) elevation.[3]

Conservation

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Payena leerii has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is at risk from conversion of its habitat for urban development and agriculture. The species is present in Borneo's Bako National Park, Kinabalu Park and Mount Palung National Park, which affords a level of protection in these places.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Olander, S.B.; Rivers, M.C.; Wilkie, P. & Pereira, J. (2019). "Payena leerii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T61966013A61966015. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Payena leerii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b Pereira, J.T. (April 2002). "Payena leerii (Teijsm. & Binn.) Kurz". 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. 325–326. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.