Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stapf) Gillis
Source:
ksu
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 73: 164 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409235
Common Names
- Borneense
- Borneense Poison Oak
- Borneense Poison Ivy
Description
Toxicodendron borneense (also called Borneo poison ivy, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It typically grows in forests and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Toxicodendron borneense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Toxicodendron borneense are small, yellow and five-petaled. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, green and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Toxicodendron borneense is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and soil that is moist but well-drained. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Toxicodendron borneense
Toxicodendron borneense can be found in the wild in Southeast Asia.
Toxicodendron borneense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Toxicodendron borneense?
Toxicodendron borneense
What is the common name of Toxicodendron borneense?
Borneo Poison Ivy
Where does Toxicodendron borneense grow?
Toxicodendron borneense is native to Borneo
Species in the Toxicodendron genus
Toxicodendron khasianum,
Toxicodendron lobadioides,
Toxicodendron pubescens,
Toxicodendron nodosum,
Toxicodendron borneense,
Toxicodendron diversilobum,
Toxicodendron quinquefoliolatum,
Toxicodendron trichocarpum,
Toxicodendron striatum,
Toxicodendron rhetsoides,
Toxicodendron radicans,
Toxicodendron rydbergii,
Toxicodendron vernix,
Toxicodendron toxicarium,
Toxicodendron orientale,
Toxicodendron vernicifluum,
Toxicodendron fulvum,
Toxicodendron wallichii,
Toxicodendron hookeri,
Toxicodendron griffithii,
Toxicodendron hirtellum,
Toxicodendron yunnanense,
Toxicodendron sylvestre,
Toxicodendron acuminatum,
Toxicodendron succedaneum,
Toxicodendron grandiflorum,
Toxicodendron calcicola,
Toxicodendron delavayi,
Toxicodendron rostratum,
Toxicodendron bimannii,
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,