Gonystylus maingayi is a tree in the family Thymelaeaceae.

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

Description edit

Gonystylus maingayi grows as a tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 80 cm (30 in). Its bark is grey to brown. The fruit is round, dark brown, up to 4 cm (2 in) in diameter.[3]

Distribution and habitat edit

Gonystylus maingayi is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is swamp forests to 290 m (1,000 ft) altitude.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Barstow, M. (2018). "Gonystylus maingayi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T32942A121993372. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T32942A121993372.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Gonystylus maingayi". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  3. ^ Tawan, C. S. (September 2004). "Gonystylus maingayi Hook.f.". 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. 465–466. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2013.