Payena lamii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lamii
ID:
266737
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Bruggen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Blumea 9: 127 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266069
Common Names
- Payena lamii
- Lam's Payena
- Lamii Payena
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Payena lamii (also called Lam's 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 lamii is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and also as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Payena lamii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Payena lamii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, moist, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Payena lamii
Payena lamii is native to Malaysia and can be found in the states of Sabah and Sarawak.
Payena lamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Payena lamii?
Payena lamii
What is the natural habitat of Payena lamii?
Lowland forests of Borneo
What is the average height of Payena lamii?
Up to 30 meters
Species in the Payena genus
Payena acuminata, Payena annamensis, Payena dantung, Payena dasyphylla, Payena endertii, Payena ferruginea, Payena gigas, Payena grandistipula, Payena kapitensis, Payena khoonmengiana, Payena kinabaluensis, Payena lamii, Payena leerii, Payena longipedicellata, Payena lucida, Payena maingayi, Payena microphylla, Payena obscura, Payena pseudoterminalis, Payena selangorica, Payena asiatica,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-149124: Based on the initial data import
Adolph Cornelis van Bruggen (1929-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Bruggen' in the authors string.