Gonystylus velutinus

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Gonystylus velutinus
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Gonystylus
Species:
G. velutinus
Binomial name
Gonystylus velutinus

Gonystylus velutinus is a tree in the family Thymelaeaceae.

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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]

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References

  1. 1 2 Barstow, M.; Randi, A. (2018). "Gonystylus velutinus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018: e.T38047A121997240. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T38047A121997240.en . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. "Gonystylus velutinus". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  3. 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.