Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipedicellata
ID:
266747

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brace ex King & Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 74: 169 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266079



Common Names

  • Payena longipedicellata
  • Longipedicellata Payena
  • Longi-pedicellata Payena


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Synonyms

  • Ceratophorus longipedicellata (Brace ex King & Gamble) Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]

Description

Payena longipedicellata (also called Long-pedicelled 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 longipedicellata 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 longipedicellata 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 longipedicellata 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 longipedicellata

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

Payena longipedicellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Payena longipedicellata?

Payena longipedicellata

What is the natural habitat of Payena longipedicellata?

Lowland forests of Borneo

What is the average height of Payena longipedicellata?

Up to 30 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-149133: Based on the initial data import
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Lewis Jones Knight Brace (1852-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brace' in the authors string.