Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laiagamensis
ID:
718610

Status:
valid

Authors:
Foreman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 6: 83 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717943

Common Names

  • Laiagam Helicia
  • Laiagam Beech
  • Laiagam-leaved Helicia

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Description

Helicia laiagamensis (also called Laiagam Helicia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is commonly found in rainforest areas.

Uses & Benefits

Helicia laiagamensis 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

Helicia laiagamensis has small white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helicia laiagamensis is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and place them in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Helicia laiagamensis

Helicia laiagamensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America and can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is also found in the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica.

Helicia laiagamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helicia laiagamensis?

Helicia laiagamensis

What is the common name of Helicia laiagamensis?

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What is the family of Helicia laiagamensis?

Proteaceae

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,