Helicia petiolaris is a plant in the family Proteaceae. The specific epithet petiolaris means 'stalked', referring to the leaves.
Helicia petiolaris grows as a small tree up to 15m (49feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20cm (10inches). Its bark is grey-brown. The fruit is black to dark brown, up to 4cm (02inches) long.
Helicia petiolaris is native to Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests to 2100m (6,900feet) altitude.