| Helicia maxwelliana | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Helicia |
| Species: | H. maxwelliana |
| Binomial name | |
| Helicia maxwelliana Gibbs | |
Helicia maxwelliana is a plant in the family Proteaceae. It is named for D. R. Maxwell, who accompanied botanist Lilian Gibbs on her 1910 Mount Kinabalu expedition, where she recorded numerous new plant species.
Description
Helicia maxwelliana grows as a treelet up to 3 metres (10 ft) tall. The twigs are dark brown. The flowers are reddish brown. The round fruit is black, measuring up to 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
Helicia maxwelliana is endemic to Borneo, although World Plants notes a sterile specimen from Peninsular Malaysia (Terengganu). Its habitat is montane forests at 1,600–1,700 m (5,200–5,600 ft) altitude.
References
- "Helicia maxwelliana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ Chung, Richard C. K. (April 2002). "Helicia maxwelliana Gibbs". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 177–178. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.
- Hassler, Michael. "Helicia maxwelliana". World Plants. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Helicia maxwelliana | |