Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
borneensis
ID:
429991

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adema

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Blumea 37: 75 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429323



Common Names

  • Zollingeria borneensis
  • Borneo Zollingeria
  • Borneo Zollingeria Plant


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Description

Zollingeria borneensis (also called Bornean Zollingeria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zygophyllaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with pinnate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in dry forests, scrub and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Zollingeria borneensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a spice in some dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zollingeria borneensis has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zollingeria borneensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Zollingeria borneensis

Zollingeria borneensis is native to the Malay Peninsula and Borneo.

Zollingeria borneensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zollingeria borneensis?

Zollingeria borneensis

What is the common name of Zollingeria borneensis?

Bornean Zollingeria

What is the natural habitat of Zollingeria borneensis?

Forests of Borneo

Species in the Sapindaceae family