Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
finisterrae
ID:
718584

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lauterb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50: 332 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717917

Common Names

  • Finisterrae Helicia
  • Finisterrae Beech
  • Finisterrae-leaved Helicia

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Description

Helicia finisterrae (also called Brown Walnut, among many other common names) is a evergreen tree native to South America. It has large, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in tropical forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Helicia finisterrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helicia finisterrae is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helicia finisterrae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, shaded area until they have rooted.

Where to Find Helicia finisterrae

Helicia finisterrae is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Helicia finisterrae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helicia finisterrae?

Helicia finisterrae

What is the common name of Helicia finisterrae?

Finis Terrae Silky Oak

What is the natural habitat of Helicia finisterrae?

Rainforest margins and gullies in eastern Australia

Species in the Helicia genus

Helicia acutifolia, Helicia affinis, Helicia albiflora, Helicia amplifolia, Helicia archboldiana, Helicia arguta, Helicia attenuata, Helicia australasica, Helicia biformis, Helicia blakei, Helicia bullata, Helicia calocoma, Helicia cameronii, Helicia carrii, Helicia celata, Helicia celebica, Helicia ceylanica, Helicia clemensiae, Helicia coeruleopurpurea, Helicia commutata, Helicia dentellata, Helicia elephanti, Helicia excelsa, Helicia falcata, Helicia ferruginea, Helicia finisterrae, Helicia forbesiana, Helicia fragilis, Helicia fuscotomentosa, Helicia glabrescens, Helicia glabriflora, Helicia graciliflora, Helicia grandifolia, Helicia grayi, Helicia hypoglauca, Helicia insularis, Helicia kjellbergii, Helicia laiagamensis, Helicia latifolia, Helicia lauterbachiana, Helicia ledermannii, Helicia lewisensis, Helicia loranthoides, Helicia macrostachya, Helicia maxwelliana, Helicia microcarpa, Helicia microneura, Helicia microphylla, Helicia neglecta, Helicia nortoniana,

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,