Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
266751

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 197 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266083



Common Names

  • Payena lucida
  • Lucid Payena
  • Lucida Payena


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Synonyms

  • Isonandra polyandra Wight [unknown]
  • Isonandra puberula Miq. [unknown]
  • Keratephorus wightii Hassk. [unknown]
  • Madhuca lowiana (Pierre) Baehni [unknown]
  • Mimusops lucida Wall. & G.Don [unknown]
  • Payena dasyphylla glabrata King & Gamble [unknown]
  • Payena glabra H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Payena glutinosa Pierre [unknown]
  • Payena griffithii Pierre [unknown]
  • Payena lowiana Pierre [unknown]
  • Payena lucida Pierre [unknown]
  • Payena lucida wightii (Hassk.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Payena paralleloneura Kurz [unknown]
  • Payena polyandra Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Payena puberula Pierre ex Burck [unknown]
  • Payena punctata H.R.Fletcher [unknown]
  • Ceratophorus wightii Hassk. [unknown]
  • Hapaloceras wightii Hassk. [unknown]

Description

Payena lucida (also called Shining 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 lucida 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 lucida 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 lucida 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 lucida

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

Payena lucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Payena lucida?

Payena lucida

What is the natural habitat of Payena lucida?

Lowland forests of Borneo

What is the average height of Payena lucida?

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,

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