Gonystylus calophyllus

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

Gonystylus calophyllus is a tree in the family Thymelaeaceae. The specific epithet calophyllus means 'beautiful leaves'.[3]

Description

Gonystylus calophyllus grows as a small tree up to 9 metres (30 ft) tall.[1] The twigs are dark brown.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Gonystylus calophyllus is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest.[3] It is threatened by lowland deforestation.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Julia, S. (2019). "Gonystylus calophyllus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T38054A137452834. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T38054A137452834.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Gonystylus calophyllus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b c Tawan, C. S. (September 2004). "Gonystylus calophyllus Gilg". 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. pp. 457–458. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2013.


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