Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grayi
ID:
718596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Foreman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 6: 64 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717929



Common Names

  • Gray's Helicia
  • Gray Helicia
  • Gray's Beech


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Description

Helicia grayi (also called Gray's Helicia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is commonly found in rainforest areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helicia grayi has small white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helicia grayi is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and place them in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Helicia grayi

Helicia grayi 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 grayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helicia grayi?

Helicia grayi

What is the common name of Helicia grayi?

Gray's Helicia

What is the family of Helicia grayi?

Myrtaceae

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,