Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
266758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burck

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg 5: 99 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266090



Common Names

  • Payena microphylla
  • Microphylla Payena
  • Micro-phylla Payena


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Synonyms

  • Isonandra microphylla de Vriese [unknown]
  • Payena beccarii Pierre [unknown]
  • Payena parvifolia Engl. [unknown]

Description

Payena microphylla (also called Small-leaved 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 microphylla is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and also as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Payena microphylla has white flowers with yellowish anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Payena microphylla 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 microphylla

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

Payena microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Payena microphylla?

Payena microphylla

What is the natural habitat of Payena microphylla?

Lowland forests of Borneo

What is the average height of Payena microphylla?

Up to 20 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-149143: Based on the initial data import
William Burck (1848-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burck' in the authors string.