Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
tro
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. 10: 274 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035368
Common Names
- Scorodocarpus borneensis
- Borneo Scorodocarpus
- Borneo Sand-Mimic
Description
Scorodocarpus borneensis (also called Borneo Scorodocarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the island of Borneo. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and moist woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Scorodocarpus borneensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scorodocarpus borneensis has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorodocarpus borneensis is a perennial tree that is native to Borneo. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Scorodocarpus borneensis
Scorodocarpus borneensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Borneo.
Species in the Scorodocarpus genus
Species in the Olacaceae family
Anacolosa casearioides,
Anacolosa cauliflora,
Anacolosa clarkii,
Anacolosa crassipes,
Anacolosa densiflora,
Anacolosa frutescens,
Anacolosa glochidiiformis,
Anacolosa griffithii,
Anacolosa ilicoides,
Anacolosa insularis,
Anacolosa lutea,
Anacolosa papuana,
Anacolosa pervilleana,
Anacolosa poilanei,
Anacolosa uncifera,
Aptandra caudata,
Aptandra liriosmoides,
Aptandra tubicina,
Aptandra zenkeri,
Brachynema axillare,
Brachynema ramiflorum,
Cathedra acuminata,
Cathedra bahiensis,
Cathedra grandiflora,
Cathedra paraensis,
Cathedra rubricaulis,
Chaunochiton angustifolium,
Chaunochiton kappleri,
Chaunochiton loranthoides,
Coula edulis,
Curupira tefeensis,
Diogoa retivenia,
Diogoa zenkeri,
Douradoa consimilis,
Engomegoma gordonii,
Erythropalum scandens,
Harmandia mekongensis,
Heisteria acuminata,
Heisteria amazonica,
Heisteria asplundii,
Heisteria barbata,
Heisteria blanchetiana,
Heisteria citrifolia,
Heisteria coccinea,
Heisteria concinna,
Heisteria costaricensis,
Heisteria cyathiformis,
Heisteria densifrons,
Heisteria duckei,
Heisteria insculpta,