Heliciopsis litseifolia explained

Heliciopsis litseifolia is a tree in the family Proteaceae, native to Southeast Asia. The specific epithet litseifolia refers to the similarity of the leaves to those of the genus Litsea.

Description

Heliciopsis litseifolia grows up to 25m (82feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to, occasionally to . The bark is smooth and hoop-marked. The leathery leaves are elliptic and measure up to long. The are solitary. The fruits dry black.

Distribution and habitat

Heliciopsis litseifolia is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests, to elevations of .