Gonystylus maingayi
Species of ramin tree
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Gonystylus maingayi is a tree in the family Thymelaeaceae.
| Gonystylus maingayi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Gonystylus |
| Species: | G. maingayi |
| Binomial name | |
| Gonystylus maingayi | |
Description
Gonystylus maingayi grows as a tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 80 cm (30 in). Its bark is grey to brown. The fruit is round, dark brown, up to 4 cm (2 in) in diameter.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Gonystylus maingayi is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is swamp forests to 290 m (1,000 ft) altitude.[1]
