Gonystylus brunnescens

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

Gonystylus brunnescens is a flowering plant in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia.

Description

Gonystylus brunnescens grows as a tree up to 40 m (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 100 cm (40 in). The bark is reddish to dark brown. The fruit is round, brown, up to 7 cm (3 in) in diameter.[3]

Taxonomy

Gonystylus brunnescens was first described in 1950 by English botanist Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw in the Kew Bulletin.[2] The type specimen was collected in Kalimantan in Borneo. The specific epithet brunnescens means 'brownish', referring to the dry leaves.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Gonystylus brunnescens is native to Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia. Its habitat is in dipterocarp and montane forests from 40–1,500 m (100–4,900 ft) altitude.[3]

Conservation

Gonystylus brunnescens has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. Its habitat is threatened by harvesting for its wood and by conversion of land for palm oil plantations. The species is present in some protected areas including Mount Kinabalu National Park, Gunung Mulu National Park, Hose Mountains National Park and Kubah National Park.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Oldfield, S. (2022). "Gonystylus brunnescens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T38053A194560658. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T38053A194560658.en. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Gonystylus brunnescens Airy Shaw". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  3. ^ a b c Tawan, C. S. (September 2004). "Gonystylus brunnescens 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. 456. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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