Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borneensis
ID:
742284

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Turner

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 61: 185 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741617

Common Names

  • Borneensis Alphonsea
  • Borneensis Alphonsea
  • Borneensis Alphonsea

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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.

Uses & Benefits

Alphonsea borneensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known to be an air purifier and can help reduce indoor air pollution.

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.

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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.

Where to Find Alphonsea borneensis

Alphonsea borneensis can be found in Borneo.

Alphonsea borneensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alphonsea borneensis?

Alphonsea borneensis

What family does Alphonsea borneensis belong to?

Annonaceae

What is the common name of Alphonsea borneensis?

No common name

Species in the Alphonsea genus

Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77102838-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.