Helicia acutifolia

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

Helicia acutifolia is a species of plant in the family Proteaceae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea.

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References

  1. Martínez Richart, A.I. (2020). "Helicia acutifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T32945A123130541. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T32945A123130541.en . Retrieved 17 November 2021.