Gonystylus areolatus
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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. areolatus
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| Gonystylus areolatus | |
Gonystylus areolatus is a flowering plant in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to Borneo.
Description
Gonystylus areolatus grows as a small tree up to 10 m (33 ft) tall. The bark is greyish brown. The bullate leaves are oblong and measure up to 50 cm (20 in) long and to 11 cm (4 in) wide.[3]
Taxonomy
Gonystylus areolatus was validly published in 1952 by English botanist Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw in the Kew Bulletin.[2] The type specimen was collected in Kalimantan in Borneo. The specific epithet areolatus means 'net-like', referring to the leaf veins.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Gonystylus areolatus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests at around 50 m (160 ft) altitude.[3]
Conservation
Gonystylus areolatus has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. Its habitat is threatened by deforestation and the species is slow to regenerate. The species is present in Semengoh Nature Reserve in Sarawak.[1]
References
- ^ a b Oldfield, S.; Sang, J. (2022). "Gonystylus areolatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T38049A173891164. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T38049A173891164.en. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Gonystylus areolatus Domke ex Airy Shaw". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ a b c Tawan, C. S. (September 2004). "Gonystylus areolatus Domke ex Airy Shaw". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 453. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.