Payena obscura - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obscura
ID:
266760
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burck
Source:
wcs
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg 5: 60 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266092
Common Names
- Payena obscura
- Obscure Payena
- Obscura Payena
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Payena obscura (also called Obscure 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 obscura is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and also as a natural dye for fabrics.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Payena obscura var. havilandii (King & Gamble) J.T.PereiraPayena obscura var. obscura
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Payena obscura 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Payena obscura 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 obscura
Payena obscura is native to Malaysia and can be found in the states of Sabah and Sarawak.
Payena obscura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Payena obscura?
Payena obscura
What is the natural habitat of Payena obscura?
Lowland forests of Borneo
What is the average height of Payena obscura?
Up to 25 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-149145: Based on the initial data import
William Burck (1848-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burck' in the authors string.