| Helicia rufescens | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Helicia |
| Species: | H. rufescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Helicia rufescens | |
Helicia rufescens is a tree in the family Proteaceae, native to Southeast Asia. The specific epithet rufescens means 'becoming reddish', referring to the indumentum of the inflorescences , twigs and leaves. [2]
Helicia rufescens grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 cm (14 in). The smooth bark is grey with lenticels . The twigs are grey to brown. The leathery leaves are elliptic and measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long. The ellipsoid fruits dry black. [2]
Helicia rufescens is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. In Borneo, its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests. In Peninsular Malaysia, it is found from sea level to elevations of 1,500 m (5,000 ft). [2]
Hopea sangal is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is native to tropical Asia.
Helicia attenuata is a plant in the family Proteaceae. The specific epithet attenuata means "drawn out", referring to the leaf base.
Helicia maxwelliana is a plant in the family Proteaceae. It is named for D. R. Maxwell, who accompanied botanist Lilian Gibbs on her 1910 Mount Kinabalu expedition, where she recorded numerous new plant species.
Helicia petiolaris is a plant in the family Proteaceae. The specific epithet petiolaris means "stalked", referring to the leaves.
Helicia pterygota is a plant in the family Proteaceae. The specific epithet pterygota means "winged", referring to the pedicel.
Diospyros areolata is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet areolata means "net-like", referring to the leaf veins.
Diospyros borneensis is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall. Twigs are reddish brown when young, drying black. Inflorescences bear up to 20 flowers. The fruits are round, drying black, up to 4.2 cm (2 in) in diameter. The tree is named for Borneo. Habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) altitude. D. borneensis is found in Peninsular Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.
Diospyros coriacea is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet coriacea means "leathery", referring to the leaves. The species is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo.
Diospyros lanceifolia is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet lanceifolia means "lance-shaped leaves".
Diospyros rigida is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 26 metres (90 ft) tall. The twigs are greyish black. The fruits are round, up to 4.5 cm (2 in) long. The specific epithet rigida is from the Latin meaning "stiff or rigid", referring to the leaves. Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests. D. rigida is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.
Xanthophyllum rufum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet rufum is from the Latin meaning 'reddish', referring to the colour of the twig hairs.
Symplocos celastrifolia is a plant in the family Symplocaceae, native to Southeast Asia. The specific epithet celastrifolia refers to the leaves' resemblance to those of species in the genus Celastrus.
Symplocos cerasifolia is a plant in the family Symplocaceae, native to Southeast Asia. The specific epithet cerasifolia refers to the leaves' resemblance to those of a cherry tree.
Symplocos laeteviridis is a plant in the family Symplocaceae, native to tropical Asia. The specific epithet laeteviridis means 'bright green' and refers to the leaves.
Symplocos ophirensis is a tree in the family Symplocaceae, native to tropical Asia. It is named for Mount Ophir in Peninsular Malaysia.
Symplocos fasciculata is a tree in the family Symplocaceae, native to tropical Asia. The specific epithet fasciculata means 'bundled' and refers to the inflorescence.
Helicia symplocoides is a tree in the family Proteaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet symplocoides refers to the leaves' resemblance to those of the genus Symplocos.
Helicia sessilifolia is a tree in the family Proteaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet sessilifolia refers to the sessile leaves.
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.
Xanthophyllum griffithii is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for the British botanist William Griffith.
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