Helicia symplocoides

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

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 grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm (10 in). The twigs are grey to brown. The leathery leaves are obovate and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The ellipsoid fruits dry black.[3]

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