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 tall, with a stem diameter of up to . 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 elevation.
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