Gonystylus calophyllus
Gonystylus calophyllus is a tree in the family Thymelaeaceae. The specific epithet calophyllus means "beautiful leaves".[3]
| Gonystylus calophyllus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Gonystylus |
| Species: | G. calophyllus |
| Binomial name | |
| Gonystylus calophyllus | |
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
- Julia, S. (2019). "Gonystylus calophyllus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T38054A137452834. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- "Gonystylus calophyllus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- 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). 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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