Gonystylus forbesii
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Gonystylus |
| Species: | G. forbesii
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Gonystylus forbesii is a tree in the family Thymelaeaceae.
Description
[edit]Gonystylus forbesii grows as a tree up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall,[1] with a trunk diameter of up to 80 cm (30 in). The bark is greyish brown. Its flowers are reddish yellow. The fruit is dark brown, up to 4 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Gonystylus forbesii is native to Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp, submontane and kerangas forest to 1,800 m (6,000 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
[edit]Gonystylus forbesii has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging for timber and by conversion of land for agriculture, especially palm oil plantations.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Barstow, M.; Randi, A.; Chua, L.S.L. (2018). "Gonystylus forbesii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T38058A68085073. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T38058A68085073.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Gonystylus forbesii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ Tawan, C. S. (September 2004). "Gonystylus forbesii Gilg". 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. 461. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
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