Payena lamii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the Dutch botanist Herman Johannes Lam.[3]
| Payena lamii | |
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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. lamii
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| Binomial name | |
| Payena lamii | |
Description edit
Payena lamii grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). The inflorescences bear up to ten flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid and measure up to 3 cm (1.2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat edit
Payena lamii is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is swamp and kerangas forests to 250 m (800 ft) elevation.[1]
Conservation edit
Payena lamii has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is at risk from conversion of its habitat for palm oil plantations. The species is present in Kubah National Park, which affords it a level of protection there.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Rivers, M.C.; Julia, S. & Pereira, J. (2019). "Payena lamii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T116928454A116928569. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ "Payena lamii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ a b Pereira, J.T. (April 2002). "Payena lamii A.Bruggen". 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. 323, 325. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2013.