Helicia pterygota

Helicia pterygota is a plant in the family Proteaceae. The specific epithet pterygota means 'winged', referring to the pedicel.

Description
Helicia pterygota grows as a shrub or small tree up to 7 m tall, with a stem diameter of up to 6 cm. The bark is brownish.

Distribution and habitat
Helicia pterygota is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Mount Kinabalu in Sabah. Its habitat is montane forests from 1000–1800 m elevation.