Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
266694

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 528 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266026



Common Names

  • Payena acuminata
  • Acuminata Payena
  • Payena Acuminata


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Synonyms

  • Isonandra pulchra Burck [unknown]
  • Isonandra sumatrana Burck [unknown]
  • Kaukenia acuminata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Madhuca acuminata (Blume) Baehni [unknown]
  • Mimusops acuminata Blume [unknown]
  • Payena balem Pierre [unknown]
  • Payena junghuhniana Pierre [unknown]
  • Payena ornata S.Moore [unknown]
  • Payena sericea H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Payena stipularis Burck [unknown]
  • Payena sumatrana Miq. [unknown]
  • Payena suringariana Burck [unknown]
  • Payena teysmanniana Pierre [unknown]
  • Bassia balem Miq. [unknown]
  • Bassia junghuhniana de Vriese [unknown]
  • Bassia sericea Blume [unknown]
  • Payena sericea pulchra (Burck) H.J.Lam [unknown]

Description

Payena acuminata (also called Wild Currant, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and dark green, glossy leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands, bushveld, and coastal forests.

Uses & Benefits

Payena acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Payena acuminata are white or pink, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Payena acuminata is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Payena acuminata

Payena acuminata is native to Malaysia and can be found in the states of Sabah and Sarawak.

Payena acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Payena acuminata?

Payena acuminata

What is the family of Payena acuminata?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Payena acuminata?

Acuminata Payena

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References