Helicia petiolaris

Helicia petiolaris is a plant in the family Proteaceae. The specific epithet petiolaris means 'stalked', referring to the leaves.

Description
Helicia petiolaris grows as a small tree up to 15 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm. Its bark is grey-brown. The fruit is black to dark brown, up to 4 cm long.

Distribution and habitat
Helicia petiolaris is native to Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests to 2100 m altitude.