Gonystylus velutinus
Gonystylus velutinus is a tree in the family Thymelaeaceae.
| Gonystylus velutinus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Gonystylus |
| Species: | G. velutinus |
| Binomial name | |
| Gonystylus velutinus | |
Description
Gonystylus velutinus grows as a tree up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (30 in). Its bark is pale to reddish brown. The fruit is ellipsoid, brown, up to 5.5 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Gonystylus velutinus is native to Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is forest to 100 m (300 ft) altitude.[1]
References
- Barstow, M. & Randi, A. (2018). "Gonystylus velutinus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T38047A121997240. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- "Gonystylus velutinus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- Tawan, C. S. (September 2004). "Gonystylus velutinus 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). 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 473. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
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