Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dongxingensis
ID:
1239673

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.S.Kiu

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 15: 111 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239011



Common Names

  • Helicia dongxingensis
  • Dongxingensis Helicia
  • Helicia Dongxingensis


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Description

Helicia dongxingensis (also called Dongxing Helicia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to China. It has small, ovate leaves and grows to a height of about 1 meter. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Helicia dongxingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Helicia dongxingensis are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helicia dongxingensis is a small evergreen tree native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Helicia dongxingensis

Helicia dongxingensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50100688: Based on the initial data import
Hua Shing Kiu (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Kiu' in the authors string.