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Heliciopsis litseifolia

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Heliciopsis litseifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Heliciopsis
Species:
H. litseifolia
Binomial name
Heliciopsis litseifolia

Heliciopsis litseifolia is a tree in the family Proteaceae, native to Southeast Asia. The specific epithet litseifolia refers to the similarity of the leaves to those of the genus Litsea.[2]

Description

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Heliciopsis litseifolia grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm (10 in), occasionally to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is smooth and hoop-marked. The leathery leaves are elliptic and measure up to 25 cm (10 in) long. The inflorescences are solitary. The fruits dry black.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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Heliciopsis litseifolia is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 900 m (3,000 ft).[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Heliciopsis litseifolia". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Chung, R. C. K. (2002). "Heliciopsis Sleumer". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 193–195. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.