Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elephanti
ID:
718579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Blumea 8: 39 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717912

Common Names

  • Elephant's Helicia
  • Elephant Helicia
  • Elephant's Beech

Searching for Helicia elephanti? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Helicia elephanti (also called elephant's helicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae. It is a shrub with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical forests and mangroves.

Uses & Benefits

Helicia elephanti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helicia elephanti is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Helicia elephanti? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Helicia elephanti can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, shaded area until they have rooted.

Where to Find Helicia elephanti

Helicia elephanti is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Helicia elephanti FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helicia elephanti?

Helicia elephanti

What is the common name of Helicia elephanti?

Elephant's Silky Oak

What is the natural habitat of Helicia elephanti?

Rainforest margins and gullies in eastern Australia

Species in the Helicia genus

Helicia acutifolia, Helicia affinis, Helicia albiflora, Helicia amplifolia, Helicia archboldiana, Helicia arguta, Helicia attenuata, Helicia australasica, Helicia biformis, Helicia blakei, Helicia bullata, Helicia calocoma, Helicia cameronii, Helicia carrii, Helicia celata, Helicia celebica, Helicia ceylanica, Helicia clemensiae, Helicia coeruleopurpurea, Helicia commutata, Helicia dentellata, Helicia elephanti, Helicia excelsa, Helicia falcata, Helicia ferruginea, Helicia finisterrae, Helicia forbesiana, Helicia fragilis, Helicia fuscotomentosa, Helicia glabrescens, Helicia glabriflora, Helicia graciliflora, Helicia grandifolia, Helicia grayi, Helicia hypoglauca, Helicia insularis, Helicia kjellbergii, Helicia laiagamensis, Helicia latifolia, Helicia lauterbachiana, Helicia ledermannii, Helicia lewisensis, Helicia loranthoides, Helicia macrostachya, Helicia maxwelliana, Helicia microcarpa, Helicia microneura, Helicia microphylla, Helicia neglecta, Helicia nortoniana,

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,