Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
borneensis
ID:
281680

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Wood & A.L.Lamb

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Pl. Mt. Kinabalu 2: 300 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281012



Common Names

  • Porpax borneensis
  • Borneensis Porpax
  • Porpax


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Description

Porpax borneensis (also called Borneo Porpax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Borneo. It is found in montane forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Porpax borneensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porpax borneensis has small, white flowers with yellow-green veins and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are green with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porpax borneensis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to Australia. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be taken from the tips of the stems. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Porpax borneensis

Porpax borneensis is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia.

Porpax borneensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porpax borneensis?

Porpax borneensis

What is the common name of Porpax borneensis?

Bornean Porpax

What is the natural habitat of Porpax borneensis?

Forests

Species in the Porpax genus

Porpax borneensis, Porpax elwesii, Porpax fibuliformis, Porpax gigantea, Porpax grandiflora, Porpax jerdoniana, Porpax lanii, Porpax meirax, Porpax parishii, Porpax reticulata, Porpax scaposa, Porpax ustulata, Porpax seidenfadenii, Porpax thaithongiae, Porpax verrucosa, Porpax williamsonii, Porpax viridis, Porpax pusilla, Porpax spirodela, Porpax sikkimensis, Porpax repens, Porpax peperomioides, Porpax oligantha, Porpax nyassana, Porpax nana, Porpax muscicola, Porpax summerhayesiana, Porpax moniliformis, Porpax cupuligera, Porpax conica, Porpax compacta, Porpax elaidium, Porpax bulbophylloides, Porpax exilis, Porpax atrorubra, Porpax articulata, Porpax angustifolia, Porpax albiflora, Porpax christopheri, Porpax macrantha, Porpax leedalii, Porpax lasiorhiza, Porpax lacei, Porpax dickasonii, Porpax microchilos, Porpax kalkhof-roseae, Porpax heiligenthalii, Porpax filiformis, Porpax extinctoria, Porpax karikouyensis,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-163416: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Anthony Lamb (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Lamb' in the authors string.