Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
borneense
ID:
273602

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

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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.

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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,

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:88077-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.