Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
borneensis
ID:
540553

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Harms

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 84(Spec. No.): 321 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539885



Common Names

  • Aphanamixis borneensis
  • Bornean Aphanamixis
  • Borneensis Aphanamixis


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Synonyms

  • Ricinocarpodendron borneense (Miq.) Mabb. [unknown]
  • Amoora borneensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis pedicellata Ridl. [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis pulgarensis Elmer [unknown]

Description

Aphanamixis borneensis (also called Bornean aphanamixis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is found in dry habitats such as deserts and rocky hillsides. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aphanamixis borneensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control on slopes and riverbanks. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aphanamixis borneensis are small and white, and the seed is a small, black, round nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphanamixis borneensis can be propagated by division of the rhizomes, or by seed sown in spring. It prefers a moist soil in full sun or part shade.

Where to Find Aphanamixis borneensis

Aphanamixis borneensis can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.

Aphanamixis borneensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphanamixis borneensis?

Aphanamixis borneensis

What is the common name of Aphanamixis borneensis?

Borneo aphanamixis

What is the natural habitat of Aphanamixis borneensis?

It is found in moist tropical forests in Central and South America.

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2643305: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.