Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Crossosomatales
Species:
borneensis
ID:
747049

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr. & L.M.Perry) Nor-Ezzaw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 62: 128 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746382

Common Names

  • Bornean Dalrympelea
  • Bornean Dalrympelea Tree
  • Bornean Dalrympeleawood

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Synonyms

  • Turpinia borneensis (Merr. & L.M.Perry) B.L.Linden [unknown]
  • Turpinia montana borneensis Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]

Description

Dalrympelea borneensis (also called False Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem, with leaves that are linear-lanceolate and have a serrated margin. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dalrympelea borneensis is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalrympelea borneensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalrympelea borneensis is a small evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be planted in the spring. It can also be propagated by seed, but the seedlings will not flower until the fourth year.

Where to Find Dalrympelea borneensis

Dalrympelea borneensis is found in Borneo.

Dalrympelea borneensis FAQ

What is the common name of Dalrympelea borneensis?

Borneo Dalrympelea

What is the natural habitat of Dalrympelea borneensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the flower color of Dalrympelea borneensis?

White or yellow

Species in the Staphyleaceae family

Dalrympelea pomifera, Dalrympelea trifoliata, Dalrympelea stipulacea, Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa, Dalrympelea nitida, Dalrympelea calciphila, Dalrympelea borneensis, Dalrympelea grandis, Staphylea colchica, Staphylea pinnata, Staphylea bolanderi, Staphylea trifolia, Staphylea bumalda, Staphylea campanulata, Staphylea forrestii, Staphylea shweliensis, Staphylea holocarpa, Staphylea pringlei, Staphylea yuanjiangensis, Staphylea tricornuta, Staphylea insignis, Staphylea japonica, Staphylea affinis, Staphylea megaphylla, Staphylea macrosperma, Staphylea indochinensis, Staphylea cochinchinensis, Staphylea formosana, Staphylea arguta, Staphylea ternata, Staphylea subsessilifolia, Turpinia picardae, Turpinia pentandra, Turpinia paucijuga, Turpinia malabarica, Turpinia doanii, Turpinia brachypetala, Turpinia hatuyenensis, Turpinia occidentalis, Turpinia parvifoliola, Turpinia montana, Turpinia simplicifolia,

References

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.
A.T. Nor-Ezzawanis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nor-Ezzaw.' in the authors string.