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Helicia petiolaris

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Helicia petiolaris is a plant in the family Proteaceae. The specific epithet petiolaris means "stalked", referring to the leaves.[3]

Description

Helicia petiolaris grows as a small tree up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). Its bark is grey-brown. The fruit is black to dark brown, up to 4 cm (2 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Helicia petiolaris is native to Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests to 2,100 m (7,000 ft) altitude.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Martínez Richart, A.I. (2020). "Helicia petiolaris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T113134238A113310095. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T113134238A113310095.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Helicia petiolaris". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b Chung, Richard C. K. (April 2002). "Helicia petiolaris Benn.". 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. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 180–182. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
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Helicia petiolaris: Brief Summary

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Helicia petiolaris is a plant in the family Proteaceae. The specific epithet petiolaris means "stalked", referring to the leaves.

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