Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn. ex Boerl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. 1: 2, 531 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280636
Common Names
- Blastus borneensis
- Borneo Blastus
- Borneo False Foxglove
Description
Blastus borneensis (also called 'Borneensis', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Arecaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Malaysia and is found in moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Blastus borneensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blastus borneensis has small, white flowers that are about 0.5 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are short, with a single, straight stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blastus borneensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy branches and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Once established, Blastus borneensis is relatively low-maintenance and requires little water or fertilizer.
Where to Find Blastus borneensis
Blastus borneensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Blastus borneensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blastus borneensis?
Blastus borneensis
What is the common name of Blastus borneensis?
Borneo blastus
Where is Blastus borneensis found?
Blastus borneensis is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
Species in the Blastus genus
Blastus eglandulosus,
Blastus multiflorus,
Blastus cochinchinensis,
Blastus setulosus,
Blastus tsaii,
Blastus tenuifolius,
Blastus mollissimus,
Blastus auriculatus,
Blastus pauciflorus,
Blastus brevissimus,
Blastus borneensis,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,