Wightia borneensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borneensis
ID:
428064
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 15: t. 1444 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427396
Common Names
- Wightia
- Borneensis Wightia
- Wightia Borneensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wightia borneensis (also called Borneo Wightia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It grows in moist areas, such as swamps, wet grasslands, and along the edges of streams and rivers. It has small, white flowers and dark green, leathery leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Wightia borneensis has been used for a variety of purposes, including as a source of food, for medicinal purposes, as a fuel source, and for construction materials.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Wightia borneensis sub. ottolanderi (Koord.) SteenisWightia borneensis sub. borneensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wightia borneensis has small, yellow flowers with purple veins. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of lance-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wightia borneensis is an evergreen shrub that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Wightia borneensis
Wightia borneensis is native to Borneo and can be found in the surrounding areas.
Wightia borneensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wightia borneensis?
Wightia borneensis
What is the habitat of Wightia borneensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.
What is the flowering period of Wightia borneensis?
It flowers from April to June.
Species in the Wightia genus
Species in the Paulowniaceae family
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812909-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].