Gonystylus micranthus
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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. micranthus
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| Binomial name | |
| Gonystylus micranthus | |
Gonystylus micranthus is a flowering plant in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to Borneo.
Description
Gonystylus micranthus grows as a tree up to 25 m (82 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). The bark is dark brown, sometimes flaky. The fruit is dark brown, up to 4 cm (1.6 in) long.[3]
Taxonomy
Gonystylus micranthus was first described in 1950 by English botanist Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw in the Kew Bulletin.[2] The type specimen was collected in Sarawak in Borneo. The specific epithet micranthus means 'small flower'.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Gonystylus micranthus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in dipterocarp and kerangas forests to 100 m (330 ft) altitude.[3]
Conservation
Gonystylus micranthus has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Its habitat is threatened by deforestation and by conversion of land for palm oil plantations. The species is present in some protected areas including Bako National Park, Lambir Hills National Park and Semenggoh Nature Reserve.[1]
References
- ^ a b Oldfield, S.; Barstow, M. (2022). "Gonystylus micranthus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T38061A194677905. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T38061A194677905.en. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Gonystylus micranthus Airy Shaw". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ a b c Tawan, C. S. (September 2004). "Gonystylus micranthus 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. 466. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2013.