Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
borneensis
ID:
686198

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scheff.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Natuurk. Tijdschr. Ned.-Indië 31: 21 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685531



Common Names

  • Borneensis Fagraea
  • Fragrant Fagraea
  • Fragrant Pear


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Description

Fagraea borneensis (also called Borneo fagraea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Loganiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a tall, upright growth habit and produces white, yellow, or pink flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Fagraea borneensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Fagraea borneensis are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fagraea borneensis is a perennial shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Fagraea borneensis

Fagraea borneensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Fagraea borneensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fagraea borneensis?

Fagraea borneensis

What is the common name of Fagraea borneensis?

Borneo Fagraea

What is the natural habitat of Fagraea borneensis?

Fagraea borneensis is native to Borneo.

Species in the Fagraea genus

Fagraea acutibracteata, Fagraea annulata, Fagraea auriculata, Fagraea berteroana, Fagraea blumei, Fagraea bodenii, Fagraea borneensis, Fagraea carnosa, Fagraea carstensensis, Fagraea ceilanica, Fagraea coromandelina, Fagraea crassifolia, Fagraea curtisii, Fagraea dulitensis, Fagraea epiphytica, Fagraea euneura, Fagraea eymae, Fagraea fastigiata, Fagraea floribunda, Fagraea gardeniiflora, Fagraea gardenioides, Fagraea gitingensis, Fagraea graciliflora, Fagraea gracilipes, Fagraea havilandii, Fagraea iliasii, Fagraea imperialis, Fagraea involucrata, Fagraea kalimantanensis, Fagraea kinabaluensis, Fagraea kuminii, Fagraea litoralis, Fagraea longiflora, Fagraea longipetiolata, Fagraea macroscypha, Fagraea megalantha, Fagraea oblonga, Fagraea oreophila, Fagraea plumeriiflora, Fagraea pyriformis, Fagraea rarissima, Fagraea renae, Fagraea resinosa, Fagraea ridleyi, Fagraea salticola, Fagraea splendens, Fagraea stonei, Fagraea tacapala, Fagraea ternatana, Fagraea truncata,

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Rudolph Scheffer (1844-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546105-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.