Biology:Gonystylus eximius

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Short description: Species of ramin tree

Gonystylus eximius
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Gonystylus
Species:
G. eximius
Binomial name
Gonystylus eximius
Airy Shaw[2]

Gonystylus eximius is a tree in the family Thymelaeaceae. The specific epithet eximius means "excellent".[3]

Description

Gonystylus eximius grows as a small tree up to 5 metres (20 ft) tall, with a stem diameter of up to 10 cm (4 in). The twigs are yellowish brown. Its flowers are reddish brown.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Gonystylus eximius is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest at altitudes of 40–250 m (100–800 ft).[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Julia, S. (2019). "Gonystylus eximius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T137491994A137492112. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T137491994A137492112.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/137491994/137492112. Retrieved 20 November 2021. 
  2. "Gonystylus eximius". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:831976-1. Retrieved 9 September 2020. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 Tawan, C. S. (September 2004). "Gonystylus eximius Airy Shaw". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 460. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 23 August 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q16753148 entry