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
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.
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,