Status:
valid
Authors:
Foreman
Source:
ksu
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 670 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718012
Common Names
- Helicia sleumeri
- Sleumeri Helicia
- Helicia Sleumeri
Description
Helicia sleumeri (also called 'Papuan walnut', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae. It is a small tree or shrub growing to 5 m tall, native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It grows in lowland and montane rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Helicia sleumeri 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 flower of Helicia sleumeri is white or cream-colored, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helicia sleumeri can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Helicia sleumeri
Helicia sleumeri is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Helicia sleumeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helicia sleumeri?
Helicia sleumeri
What is the common name of Helicia sleumeri?
Helicia
What is the family of Helicia sleumeri?
Proteaceae
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,