Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
borneense
ID:
216635

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King & Gamble) D.J.Middleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 46 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215964

Common Names

  • Anodendron borneense
  • Borneense Ant Plant
  • Borneo Ant Plant

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Synonyms

  • Micrechites borneensis (King & Gamble) P.T.Li [unknown]
  • Cleghornia borneensis King & Gamble [unknown]

Description

Anodendron borneense (also called Borneo Anodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Borneo. It grows in lowland tropical rainforests and is a common understory plant.

Uses & Benefits

Anodendron borneense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anodendron borneense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anodendron borneense is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray, and can be grown in a wide range of climates.

Where to Find Anodendron borneense

Anodendron borneense can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Anodendron borneense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anodendron borneense?

Anodendron borneense

What is the common name of Anodendron borneense?

Borneense Palm

What are the characteristics of Anodendron borneense?

Anodendron borneense is a small to medium-sized, single-stemmed palm with a slender trunk and a crown of up to 10 leaves.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-10110: Based on the initial data import
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.