Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
borneense
ID:
505551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 4: 33 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504883

Common Names

  • Sandoricum borneense
  • Borneense Sandoricum
  • Sandoricum Borneense

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Description

Sandoricum borneense (also called Borneo Sandoricum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Meliaceae family. It is a small tree, growing up to 10 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm. It is native to tropical Southeast Asia, and is found in Borneo, Sumatra, and Peninsular Malaysia. It grows in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sandoricum borneense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sandoricum borneense is a white, star-shaped flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sandoricum borneense is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a mix of sand and peat. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Sandoricum borneense

Sandoricum borneense is native to the Andes Mountains of South America, and can be found in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Sandoricum borneense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sandoricum borneense?

Sandoricum borneense

What type of plant is Sandoricum borneense?

It is a tree

Where is Sandoricum borneense found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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,