Payena acuminata
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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. acuminata
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Payena acuminata is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet acuminata means 'tapering to a narrow point', referring to the leaf apex.[3]
Description
[edit]Payena acuminata grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 75 cm (30 in). The bark is brown. The inflorescences bear up to 20 flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, and measure up to 4 cm (1.6 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Payena acuminata is native to Peninsular Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Java and Sumatra.[1] Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests to 400 m (1,300 ft) altitude.[3]
Uses
[edit]Payena acuminata is a source of gutta-percha. The timber is used commercially. The fruits are considered edible.[1]
Conservation
[edit]Payena acuminata has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. However there are threats to some of the species' habitats. Forests in Borneo are threatened by logging and mining and by conversion of land for rubber and palm oil production. Forest cover in Sumatra has steadily decreased. Payena acuminata is specifically harvested for its timber and gutta-percha. The species is present in some protected areas, such as Taman Negara National Park in Peninsular Malaysia.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Olander, S.B.; Rivers, M.C.; Wilkie, P. & Pereira, J. (2019). "Payena acuminata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T61965614A61965616. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Payena acuminata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ a b c Pereira, J.T. (April 2002). "Payena acuminata (Blume) Pierre". 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. 315. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2013.