Gonystylus eximius is a tree in the family Thymelaeaceae. The specific epithet eximius means 'excellent'.[3]
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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. eximius
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| Binomial name | |
| Gonystylus eximius | |
Description
editGonystylus 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.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editGonystylus 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).[1]
References
edit- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b 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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