Proteaceae · Helicia

Helicia nilagirica

Tree
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Meghalaya, Sikkim, Mizoram & more
Flowering
June-July

Plant Details

Scientific name
Helicia nilagirica
Genus
Helicia
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Along river banks in semi-evergreen and Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Wetland, Forest
Native to
India
Found in India
Meghalaya, Sikkim, Mizoram, Karnataka, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh
Flowering & fruiting
June-July
Conservation status
Data Deficient (DD)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Toothed margin leaf character
Margin
Toothed
Venation
Variable

Typical of the Proteaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Solitary
Fruit
Grain

Typical of the Proteaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Helicia nilagirica

Helicia nilagirica is a tree belonging to the Proteaceae family (Protea/Grevillea family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/whorled simple/compound leaves, raceme/spike/head flower clusters, follicle/nut fruit. It is typically found in along river banks in semi-evergreen and evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-July. Its conservation status has been assessed as Data Deficient (DD).

Illustration representing the Proteaceae family
Botanical family

Proteaceae

Protea/Grevillea family

Helicia nilagirica belongs to the Proteaceae family.

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