Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dasyphylla
ID:
266711

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 527 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266043



Common Names

  • Payena dasyphylla
  • Dasyphylla Payena
  • Payena Dasyphylla


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Synonyms

  • Isonandra dasyphylla Miq. [unknown]
  • Madhuca caudata H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Bassia caudata Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Payena dasyphylla (also called Dasyphyllous 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 dasyphylla 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 dasyphylla 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 dasyphylla 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 dasyphylla

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

Payena dasyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Payena dasyphylla?

Payena dasyphylla

What is the natural habitat of Payena dasyphylla?

Lowland forests of Borneo

What is the average height of Payena dasyphylla?

Up to 25 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