Helicia sessilifolia is a tree in the family Proteaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet sessilifolia refers to the sessile (or stalkless) leaves.[2]
| Helicia sessilifolia | |
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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. sessilifolia
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| Binomial name | |
| Helicia sessilifolia | |
Description
editHelicia sessilifolia grows up to 10 metres (33 ft) tall. The twigs are brown. The leathery leaves are elliptic to oblong and measure up to 17 cm (7 in) long. The inflorescences are solitary. The fruits dry brown.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editHelicia sessilifolia is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 900 m (3,000 ft).[2]
References
edit- ^ "Helicia sessilifolia". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ a b c Chung, R. C. K. (2002). "Helicia Lour.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 187. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.
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