Helicia symplocoides is a tree in the family Proteaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet symplocoides refers to the leaves' resemblance to those of the genus Symplocos.
Description Helicia symplocoides grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . The twigs are grey to brown. The leathery leaves are obovate and measure up to long. The fruits dry black.
Distribution and habitat Helicia symplocoides is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sabah and Sarawak. In Sabah, it is confined to Kinabalu Park, in montane forests at elevations of . In Sarawak, its habitat is hill forests, at elevations of .
Conservation Helicia symplocoides has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The Sarawak subpopulation is threatened by mining and urban development. The species presence in Kinabalu Park affords the Sabah subpopulation some protection.
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