Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
montana
ID:
718717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Symington ex Kochummen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1973

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718050



Common Names

  • Heliciopsis montana
  • Mountain Heliciopsis
  • Mountain False Walnut


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Description

Heliciopsis montana (also called Mountain 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 montana 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 flowers of Heliciopsis montana are white or cream-colored, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliciopsis montana 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 montana

Heliciopsis montana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Heliciopsis montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliciopsis montana?

Heliciopsis montana

What is the common name of Heliciopsis montana?

Heliciopsis montana

What is the family of Heliciopsis montana?

Gesneriaceae

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

Colin Fraser Symington (1905-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Symington' in the authors string.
Kizhakkedathu Mathai Kochummen (1931-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kochummen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:704530-1: Based on the initial data import