Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Hotta
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Mem. Coll. Sci. Kyoto Imp. Univ., Ser. B, Biol. 32(1): 29 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272934
Common Names
- Borneo Phymatarum
- Borneo Water-Lily
- Borneo Water-Shield
Description
Phymatarum borneense (also called Borneo Phymatarum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Borneo and can be found in tropical rainforests, montane forests, and peat swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Phymatarum borneense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phymatarum borneense is a white or pinkish-white color and is tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phymatarum borneense is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections and replanted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a shady location until established.
Where to Find Phymatarum borneense
Phymatarum borneense is native to Borneo and can be found in the forests of the lowland and montane regions.
Phymatarum borneense FAQ
What are the common names for Phymatarum borneense?
Borneo phymatarum and Borneo fern
What is the native range of Phymatarum borneense?
Borneo
What is the optimal growing environment for Phymatarum borneense?
Partial shade, moist soil, and moderate temperatures
Species in the Phymatarum genus
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus,
Adelonema allenii,
Adelonema crinipes,
Adelonema hammelii,
Adelonema kvistii,
Adelonema mofflerianum,
Adelonema orientale,
Adelonema pallidinervium,
Adelonema panamense,
Adelonema peltatum,
Adelonema picturatum,
Adelonema roezlii,
Adelonema speariae,
Adelonema wallisii,
Adelonema wendlandii,
Adelonema yanamonoense,
Aglaodorum griffithii,
Aglaonema brevispathum,
Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae,
Aglaonema cochinchinense,
Aglaonema commutatum,
Aglaonema cordifolium,
Aglaonema costatum,
Aglaonema densinervium,
Aglaonema flemingianum,
Aglaonema hookerianum,
Aglaonema marantifolium,
Aglaonema modestum,
Aglaonema nebulosum,
Aglaonema nitidum,
Aglaonema ovatum,
Aglaonema philippinense,
Aglaonema pictum,
Aglaonema pumilum,
Aglaonema rotunda,
Aglaonema simplex,
Aglaonema tricolor,
Aglaonema vittatum,
Aglaonema robeleynii,
Aglaonema birmanicum,
Aglaonema nicobaricum,
Aglaonema tassae,
Alloschemone inopinata,
Alloschemone occidentalis,
Alocasia megawatiae,
Alocasia chaii,
Alocasia infernalis,
Alocasia nycteris,
Alocasia hypoleuca,
Alocasia jiewhoei,