- Source: Helicia pterygota
Helicia pterygota is a plant in the family Proteaceae. The specific epithet pterygota means 'winged', referring to the pedicel.
Description
Helicia pterygota grows as a shrub or small tree up to 7 metres (20 ft) tall, with a stem diameter of up to 6 cm (2 in). The bark is brownish.
Distribution and habitat
Helicia pterygota is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Mount Kinabalu in Sabah. Its habitat is montane forests from 1,000–1,800 m (3,300–5,900 ft) elevation.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Helicia pterygota
- Helicia
- List of trees of northern Thailand
- List of IUCN Red List Vulnerable plants
- List of trees of the Andaman Islands
