Status:
valid
Authors:
(Elmer) Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Blumea 8: 83 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718043
Common Names
- Heliciopsis artocarpoides
- Artocarpus Heliciopsis
- Artocarpus False Walnut
Description
Heliciopsis artocarpoides (also called Artocarpus-like 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 artocarpoides 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 artocarpoides 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, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heliciopsis artocarpoides 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 artocarpoides
Heliciopsis artocarpoides is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Heliciopsis artocarpoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliciopsis artocarpoides?
Heliciopsis artocarpoides
What is the common name of Heliciopsis artocarpoides?
Heliciopsis artocarpoides
What is the family of Heliciopsis artocarpoides?
Gesneriaceae
Species in the Heliciopsis genus
Heliciopsis artocarpoides,
Heliciopsis cockburnii,
Heliciopsis incisa,
Heliciopsis lanceolata,
Heliciopsis litseifolia,
Heliciopsis mahmudii,
Heliciopsis montana,
Heliciopsis percoriacea,
Heliciopsis rufidula,
Heliciopsis whitmorei,
Heliciopsis velutina,
Heliciopsis terminalis,
Heliciopsis lobata,
Heliciopsis henryi,
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,