Helicia pterygota
| Helicia pterygota | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Helicia |
| Species: | H. pterygota
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| Binomial name | |
| Helicia pterygota | |
Helicia pterygota is a plant in the family Proteaceae. The specific epithet pterygota means 'winged', referring to the pedicel.[2]
Description
[edit]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.[2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]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.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Helicia pterygota". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ a b c Chung, Richard C. K. (April 2002). "Helicia pterygota Sleumer". 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. 182–183. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
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