Payena grandistipula | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Payena |
Species: | P. grandistipula
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Binomial name | |
Payena grandistipula J.T.Pereira
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Payena grandistipula is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet grandistipula means 'large stipules'. [3]
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]
Payena grandistipula is endemic to Borneo. [1] Its habitat is riparian forests. [3]
Payena grandistipula has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for palm oil plantations. [1]