Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
borneensis
ID:
466054

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Malesia 1: 128 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465386



Common Names

  • Borneensis
  • Phytocrene
  • Borneensis


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Synonyms

  • Phytocrene porphyrea Stapf [unknown]

Description

Phytocrene borneensis (also called 'Bornean Phytocrene', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single, erect, green, lanceolate leaf. It is native to South East Asia and grows in wet forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Phytocrene borneensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phytocrene borneensis is white and bell-shaped, and the seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phytocrene borneensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 22°C. Division should be done in the spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a moist, sandy soil.

Where to Find Phytocrene borneensis

Phytocrene borneensis can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Phytocrene borneensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phytocrene borneensis?

Phytocrene borneensis

What is the common name of Phytocrene borneensis?

Bornean Phytocrene

What is the natural habitat of Phytocrene borneensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

References