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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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Helicia
Species:
H. sessilifolia
Binomial name
Helicia sessilifolia

Description

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Helicia 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

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Helicia sessilifolia is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 900 m (3,000 ft).[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Helicia sessilifolia". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  2. ^ 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.