| Gonystylus eximius | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
 Endangered (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Gonystylus |
| Species: | G. eximius |
| Binomial name | |
| Gonystylus eximius Airy Shaw | |
Gonystylus eximius is a tree in the family Thymelaeaceae. The specific epithet eximius means 'excellent'.
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.
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).
References
- ^ 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.
- "Gonystylus eximius". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ 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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