Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nilagirica
ID:
1107821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bedd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Madras J. Lit. Sci. , ser. 3, 1: 56 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107159

Common Names

  • Helicia nilagirica
  • Helicia Nilagirica
  • Helicia nilagirica

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Description

Helicia nilagirica (also called Nilgiri Helicia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has long, thin, wiry stems and small, white to pink flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, from rocky areas to grasslands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Helicia nilagirica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering season, making it a popular choice for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helicia nilagirica has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helicia nilagirica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a light, well-drained soil. Both methods should be kept moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Helicia nilagirica

Helicia nilagirica can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

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,

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