Heteroaridarum borneense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borneense
ID:
982593
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Hotta
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 27: 63 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981931
Common Names
- Heteroaridarum borneense
- Borneo Heteroaridarum
- Borneo Heteroaridarum Fern
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Heteroaridarum borneense (also called Borneo hetaeria, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It has white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, along streams, and in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heteroaridarum borneense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heteroaridarum borneense has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Heteroaridarum borneense is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Heteroaridarum borneense
Heteroaridarum borneense is found in Borneo.
Species in the Heteroaridarum genus
Species in the Araceae family
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References
Mitsuru Hotta (1935-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Hotta' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:87109-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.