Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
ksu
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 54: 203 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717977
Common Names
- Oreadum Helicia
- Helicia oreadum
- Oreadum Hellecia
Description
Helicia oreadum (also called Oread Helicia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Monimiaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree with a dense crown, reaching up to 20 m in height. It is native to the tropical forests of South America, from Colombia to northern Argentina, and is found in humid and sub-humid forests, from sea level to 1,500 m in altitude.
Uses & Benefits
Helicia oreadum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and produces a range of colors, from white to pink and purple. It is also a good source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helicia oreadum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helicia oreadum can be cultivated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Helicia oreadum
Helicia oreadum 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 oreadum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helicia oreadum?
Helicia oreadum
Where is Helicia oreadum found?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
What type of plant is Helicia oreadum?
Helicia oreadum is a species of evergreen tree in the family 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,