Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
whitmorei
ID:
718721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kochummen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 26: 287 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718054

Common Names

  • Heliciopsis whitmorei
  • Whitmore's Heliciopsis
  • Whitmore's False Walnut

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Description

Heliciopsis whitmorei (also called Whitmore's 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 whitmorei 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 Heliciopsis whitmorei is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliciopsis whitmorei 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 whitmorei

Heliciopsis whitmorei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Heliciopsis whitmorei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliciopsis whitmorei?

Heliciopsis whitmorei

What is the common name of Heliciopsis whitmorei?

Whitmore's Heliciopsis

What is the natural habitat of Heliciopsis whitmorei?

It is native to New Zealand and grows in alpine and subalpine shrubland.

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,