- Source: Helicia petiolaris
Helicia petiolaris is a plant in the family Proteaceae. The specific epithet petiolaris means 'stalked', referring to the leaves.
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.
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.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Taman Nasional Danau Sentarum
- Helicia petiolaris
- Helicia
- List of Australian Proteaceae
- List of endemic and threatened plants of India
- List of critically endangered plants
- List of Australian plant species authored by Ferdinand von Mueller
