Biology:Helicia fuscotomentosa

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Short description: Species of tree in the family Proteaceae endemic to Borneo

Helicia fuscotomentosa
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Helicia
Species:
H. fuscotomentosa
Binomial name
Helicia fuscotomentosa
Suess.

Helicia fuscotomentosa is a plant in the family Proteaceae. It grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is mottled grey and black. The flowers are reddish brown. Its habitat is forests from sea level to 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) altitude. H. fuscotomentosa is endemic to Borneo.[1]

References

  1. Chung, Richard C. K. (April 2002). "Helicia fuscotomentosa Suess.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 175–176. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 21 September 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15582109 entry