Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leerii
ID:
266746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 40: 69 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266078



Common Names

  • Payena leerii
  • Leer's Payena
  • Leerii Payena


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Synonyms

  • Isonandra benjamina de Vriese [unknown]
  • Isonandra lamponga Miq. [unknown]
  • Keratephorus leerii Hassk. [unknown]
  • Madhuca leerii Merr. [unknown]
  • Payena benjamina Pierre [unknown]
  • Payena croixiana Pierre [unknown]
  • Payena lamponga Burck [unknown]
  • Azaola leerii Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
  • Ceratophorus leerii (Teijsm. & Binn.) Hassk. [unknown]
  • Hapaloceras arupa Hassk. [unknown]
  • Hapaloceras leerii Hassk. [unknown]

Description

Payena leerii (also called Leer'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 leerii 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 leerii 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 leerii 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 leerii

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

Payena leerii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Payena leerii?

Payena leerii

What is the natural habitat of Payena leerii?

Lowland forests of Borneo

What is the average height of Payena leerii?

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