Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dantung
ID:
266708

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Lam

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 7: 134 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266040



Common Names

  • Payena dantung
  • Dantung Payena
  • Payena Dantung


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Synonyms

  • Isonandra dantung (H.J.Lam) Baehni [unknown]

Description

Payena dantung (also called Dantung Payena, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, specifically Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. It is found in lowland forests, often in limestone areas.

Uses & Benefits

Payena dantung 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 dantung 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 dantung 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 dantung

Payena dantung is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan province.

Payena dantung FAQ

What is the scientific name of Payena dantung?

Payena dantung

What is the natural habitat of Payena dantung?

Lowland forests of Borneo

What is the average height of Payena dantung?

Up to 20 meters

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