Gonystylus bancanus
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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. bancanus
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| Binomial name | |
| Gonystylus bancanus | |
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Gonystylus bancanus is a species of tree in the family Thymelaeaceae, growing to over 40 metres (130 ft) tall.[1]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Gonystylus bancanus is native to Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. Its habitat is in lowland swamp forest.[1]
Conservation
[edit]Gonystylus bancanus has been assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Past excessive timber extraction has left populations reduced. The species is also threatened by habitat loss from the development of palm oil plantations.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Barstow, M. (2018). "Gonystylus bancanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T32941A68084993. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T32941A68084993.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Gonystylus bancanus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
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