Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
borneensis
ID:
373317

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Ding Hou

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Blumea 24: 31 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372649

Common Names

  • Melanochyla borneensis
  • Borneensis Melanochyla
  • Melanochyla

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Synonyms

  • Nothopegia borneensis Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Melanochyla borneensis (also called 'Borneo Ricegrass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas and can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Melanochyla borneensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melanochyla borneensis is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short, with a single, slender stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melanochyla borneensis can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Melanochyla borneensis

Melanochyla borneensis is native to Borneo, Indonesia and can be found in tropical forests.

Melanochyla borneensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melanochyla borneensis?

Melanochyla borneensis

What type of plant is Melanochyla borneensis?

Tropical shrub

Where is Melanochyla borneensis found?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Ding Hou (1921-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ding Hou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70022-1: Based on the initial data import