Helicia rufescens

Helicia rufescens is a tree in the family Proteaceae, native to Southeast Asia. The specific epithet rufescens means 'becoming reddish', referring to the of the, twigs and leaves.

Description
Helicia rufescens grows up to 25 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 cm. The smooth bark is grey with. The twigs are grey to brown. The leathery leaves are elliptic and measure up to 15 cm long. The fruits dry black.

Distribution and habitat
Helicia rufescens is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. In Borneo, its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests. In Peninsular Malaysia, it is found from sea level to elevations of 1500 m.