Payena leerii
{{Short description|Species of tree in the family Sapotaceae}}
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| image = Payena leeri - Köhler–s Medizinal-Pflanzen-235.jpg
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| status = NT
| status_system = IUCN3.1
| genus = Payena
| species = leerii
| authority = (Teijsm. & Binn.) Kurz
| synonyms =
{{Collapsible list
|Azaola leerii {{Au|Teijsm. & Binn.}}
|Hapaloceras arupa {{Au|Hassk.}}
|Hapaloceras leerii {{Au|(Teijsm. & Binn.) Hassk.}}
|Isonandra benjamina {{Au|de Vriese}}
|Isonandra lamponga {{Au|Miq.}}
|Keratephorus leerii {{Au|(Teijsm. & Binn.) Hassk.}}
|Madhuca leerii {{Au|(Teijsm. & Binn.) Merr.}}
|Payena benjamina {{Au|(de Vriese) Pierre}}
|Payena croixiana {{Au|Pierre}}
|Payena lamponga {{Au|(Miq.) Burck}}
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Payena leerii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.
Description
Payena leerii grows up to {{convert|30|m|-1}} tall with a trunk diameter of up to {{cvt|60|cm|0}}. The bark is greyish brown. The inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are conical and measure up to {{cvt|4|cm|1|abbr=on}} long. The tree is a source of high-quality gutta-percha.
Distribution and habitat
Payena leerii is found widely in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Sulawesi and the Philippines. Its habitat is coastal lowland forests to {{cvt|650|m|-2}} elevation.
Conservation
Payena leerii has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is at risk from conversion of its habitat for urban development and agriculture. The species is present in Borneo's Bako National Park, Kinabalu Park and Mount Palung National Park, which affords a level of protection in these places.
References
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{{cite POWO | title = Payena leerii | id = 788506-1 | access-date = 17 March 2024}}
{{Cite book | last1 = Pereira | first1 = J.T. | date = April 2002 | contribution = Payena leerii (Teijsm. & Binn.) Kurz | contribution-url = http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf | editor1-last = Soepadmo | editor1-first = E. | editor2-last = Saw | editor2-first = L. G. | editor3-last = Chung | editor3-first = R. C. K. | title = Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak | volume = 4 | pages = 325–326 | publisher = Forest Research Institute Malaysia | isbn = 983-2181-27-5 | url = http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/Resources/Publications/Books/Floras/Tree-Flora-of-Sabah-and-Sarawak.aspx | version = (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) | accessdate = 24 December 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130927074942/http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/Resources/Publications/Books/Floras/Tree-Flora-of-Sabah-and-Sarawak.aspx | archive-date = 27 September 2013 | url-status = dead }}
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