Gonystylus othmanii
Gonystylus othmanii is a tree in the family Thymelaeaceae.
| Gonystylus othmanii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Gonystylus |
| Species: | G. othmanii |
| Binomial name | |
| Gonystylus othmanii Tawan[2] | |
Description
Gonystylus othmanii grows as a tree up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). The bark is greyish brown. The fruit is brown, up to 5.5 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Gonystylus othmanii is endemic to Borneo where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest or kerangas forest, at altitudes of 30–550 m (100–1,800 ft).[1]
References
- Julia, S. (2019). "Gonystylus othmanii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T137492011A137492117. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- "Gonystylus othmanii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- Tawan, C. S. (September 2004). "Gonystylus othmanii Tawan". 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. p. 468. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
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