Gonystylus eximius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Gonystylus
Species:
G. eximius
Binomial name
Gonystylus eximius

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. ^ a b Julia, S. (2019). "Gonystylus eximius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T137491994A137492112. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T137491994A137492112.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Gonystylus eximius". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b Tawan, C. S. (September 2004). "Gonystylus eximius Airy Shaw". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 460. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2013.


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