Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
selangorica
ID:
266774

Status:
valid

Authors:
King & Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 74: 175 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266106



Common Names

  • Payena selangorica
  • Selangor Payena
  • Selangorica Payena


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Synonyms

  • Madhuca selangorica (King & Gamble) J.Sinclair [unknown]

Description

Payena selangorica (also called Payena selangorica, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Malaysia. It has a dense, spreading crown and its leaves are dark green, shiny and lanceolate. It is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Payena selangorica is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and also as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Payena selangorica 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 selangorica 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 selangorica

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

Payena selangorica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Payena selangorica?

Payena selangorica

What is the natural habitat of Payena selangorica?

Lowland forests of Borneo

What is the average height of Payena selangorica?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-149159: 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.