Description
Alphonsea borneensis (also called Bornean Alphonsea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Borneo and is found in moist, shady forests. It has a spreading habit and produces clusters of white, fragrant flowers in summer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alphonsea borneensis is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alphonsea borneensis is an evergreen, perennial, climbing shrub with glossy, oval leaves and tubular, two-lipped, white flowers in spring and summer. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer, or from seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade.