Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
borneensis
ID:
524380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 4: 127 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523712



Common Names

  • Borneensis Agelaea
  • Borneo Agelaea
  • Borneo Island Agelaea


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Synonyms

  • Troostwykia singularis Miq. [unknown]
  • Agelaea everettii Merr. [unknown]
  • Agelaea platyphylla Elmer ex Merr. [unknown]
  • Agelaea vestita Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Agelaea woodii Merr. [unknown]
  • Castanola everettii (Merr.) G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Castanola villosa G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Cnestis vestita Wall. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Erythrostigma villosum Zoll. [unknown]
  • Hemiandrina everettii G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Hemiandrina villosa G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Hemiandrina woodii G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Hemiandrina borneensis Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Agelaea borneensis (also called Borneo Agelaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the island of Borneo. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in rocky and sandy soils in the tropical rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Agelaea borneensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make perfumes, cosmetics, and medicines. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agelaea borneensis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agelaea borneensis is a rhizomatous perennial that is native to tropical Africa. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes several years for the plants to reach maturity.

Where to Find Agelaea borneensis

Agelaea borneensis is native to the island of Borneo in Malaysia and can be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of the island.

Agelaea borneensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agelaea borneensis?

Agelaea borneensis

What is the common name of Agelaea borneensis?

Borneo Buchu

What is the natural habitat of Agelaea borneensis?

It is found in Borneo, in lowland and montane forests

Species in the Connaraceae family

Agelaea annobonensis, Agelaea baronii, Agelaea borneensis, Agelaea claessensii, Agelaea conraui, Agelaea gabonensis, Agelaea insignis, Agelaea macrophylla, Agelaea palmata, Agelaea paradoxa, Agelaea pentagyna, Agelaea poggeana, Agelaea rubiginosa, Agelaea trinervis, Burttia prunoides, Cnestidium bakerianum, Cnestidium froesii, Cnestidium guianense, Cnestidium rufescens, Cnestis bomiensis, Cnestis corniculata, Cnestis ferruginea, Cnestis macrantha, Cnestis macrophylla, Cnestis mannii, Cnestis mildbraedii, Cnestis palala, Cnestis polyphylla, Cnestis racemosa, Cnestis uncata, Cnestis urens, Cnestis yangambiensis, Connarus vulcanicus, Connarus africanus, Connarus agamae, Connarus andamanicus, Connarus annamensis, Connarus bariensis, Connarus beyrichii, Connarus blanchetii, Connarus brachybotryosus, Connarus bracteosovillosus, Connarus celatus, Connarus championii, Connarus cochinchinensis, Connarus conchocarpus, Connarus congolanus, Connarus cordatus, Connarus coriaceus, Connarus costaricensis,

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