Helicia symplocoides
Species of tree native to Borneo
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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.[3]
| Helicia symplocoides | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Helicia |
| Species: | H. symplocoides |
| Binomial name | |
| Helicia symplocoides R.C.K.Chung[2] | |
Description
Distribution and habitat
Helicia symplocoides is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sabah and Sarawak. In Sabah, it is confined to Kinabalu Park, in montane forests at elevations of 1,850 m (6,100 ft). In Sarawak, its habitat is hill forests, at elevations of 445 m (1,460 ft).[1]
Conservation
Helicia symplocoides has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The Sarawak subpopulation is threatened by mining and urban development. The species presence in Kinabalu Park affords the Sabah subpopulation some protection.[1]