Guioa normanbiensis
Guioa normanbiensis Welzen
Guioa normanbiensis is a tree species in the family Sapindaceae, endemic to Normanby Island in the Louisiade Archipelago of eastern Papua New Guinea. It is typically a small tree reaching 7 metres in height, though it can grow up to 20 metres. This species is native to lowland rain forests, commonly found along gullies at elevations from sea level to 200 metres.
Description
Guioa normanbiensis, described by Welzen in 1988, is a member of the genus Guioa within the family Sapindaceae. It is restricted to Normanby Island, part of the Louisiade Archipelago in eastern Papua New Guinea. The species is typically a small tree, though it can attain heights of up to 20 metres. It is found in lowland rain forest habitats, particularly along gullies, at elevations from sea level to 200 metres. The species is part of the global distribution of the genus Guioa.
Distribution
Global · New Guinea
