Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
718655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 70: 144 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717988

Common Names

  • Platyphylla Helicia
  • Helicia platyphylla
  • Platyphylla Hellecia

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Description

Helicia platyphylla (also called 'Papuan walnut', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae. It is a small tree or shrub growing to 5 m tall, native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It grows in lowland and montane rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helicia platyphylla is a small, white, 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helicia platyphylla can be propagated 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 platyphylla

Helicia platyphylla 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 platyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helicia platyphylla?

Helicia platyphylla

Where is Helicia platyphylla found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

What type of plant is Helicia platyphylla?

Helicia platyphylla 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,