Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
718714

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Koord. & Valeton) Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Blumea 8: 84 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718047

Common Names

  • Heliciopsis lanceolata
  • Lanceolate Heliciopsis
  • Lanceolate False Walnut

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Description

Heliciopsis lanceolata (also called Lanceolate Heliciopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Monimiaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, typically growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It is found in lowland forests, up to 1000 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Heliciopsis lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliciopsis lanceolata is white or cream-colored, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliciopsis lanceolata is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae. It is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It is a small tree growing to 10 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, elliptic to obovate, 2–7 cm long and 1–3 cm broad. The flowers are produced in racemes up to 15 cm long, each flower with four yellow tepals 2.5–3 cm long. The fruit is a drupe, 1–2 cm long.

Where to Find Heliciopsis lanceolata

Heliciopsis lanceolata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Heliciopsis lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliciopsis lanceolata?

Heliciopsis lanceolata

What is the common name of Heliciopsis lanceolata?

Heliciopsis lanceolata

What is the family of Heliciopsis lanceolata?

Gesneriaceae

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,

References

Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Sijfert Hendrik Koorders (1863-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koord.' in the authors string.
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:704528-1: Based on the initial data import