Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 86: 342 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936701
Common Names
- Alangium Borneense
- Borneense Orchid
- Borneo Orchid
Description
Alangium borneense (also called Borneo Alangium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, erect stem with multiple terminal inflorescences. It grows in moist forests and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Alangium borneense has been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, respiratory issues, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alangium borneense is a bright yellow, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alangium borneense is a terrestrial orchid species native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clump or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Alangium borneense
Alangium borneense is found in Southeast Asia.
Species in the Alangium genus
Alangium alpinum,
Alangium barbatum,
Alangium borneense,
Alangium chinense,
Alangium chungii,
Alangium circulare,
Alangium ebenaceum,
Alangium ferrugineum,
Alangium frutescens,
Alangium glandulosum,
Alangium grisolleoides,
Alangium havilandii,
Alangium hexapetalum,
Alangium hirsutum,
Alangium hollrungii,
Alangium javanicum,
Alangium kurzii,
Alangium longiflorum,
Alangium maliliense,
Alangium meyeri,
Alangium mezianum,
Alangium nobile,
Alangium oblongum,
Alangium pilosum,
Alangium platanifolium,
Alangium premnifolium,
Alangium qingchuanense,
Alangium ridleyi,
Alangium rotundifolium,
Alangium salviifolium,
Alangium scandens,
Alangium sinicum,
Alangium taiwanianum,
Alangium tetrandrum,
Alangium tonkinense,
Alangium uniloculare,
Alangium villosum,
Alangium warburgianum,
Alangium yunnanense,
Alangium barbatum,
Alangium kayuniga,
Alangium amplum,
Alangium indochinense,
Alangium melliferum,
Alangium sempervirens,
Alangium polyosmoides,
Species in the Cornaceae family
Alangium alpinum,
Alangium barbatum,
Alangium borneense,
Alangium chinense,
Alangium chungii,
Alangium circulare,
Alangium ebenaceum,
Alangium ferrugineum,
Alangium frutescens,
Alangium glandulosum,
Alangium grisolleoides,
Alangium havilandii,
Alangium hexapetalum,
Alangium hirsutum,
Alangium hollrungii,
Alangium javanicum,
Alangium kurzii,
Alangium longiflorum,
Alangium maliliense,
Alangium meyeri,
Alangium mezianum,
Alangium nobile,
Alangium oblongum,
Alangium pilosum,
Alangium platanifolium,
Alangium premnifolium,
Alangium qingchuanense,
Alangium ridleyi,
Alangium rotundifolium,
Alangium salviifolium,
Alangium scandens,
Alangium sinicum,
Alangium taiwanianum,
Alangium tetrandrum,
Alangium tonkinense,
Alangium uniloculare,
Alangium villosum,
Alangium warburgianum,
Alangium yunnanense,
Alangium barbatum,
Alangium kayuniga,
Alangium amplum,
Alangium indochinense,
Alangium melliferum,
Alangium sempervirens,
Alangium polyosmoides,
Cornus eydeana,
Cornus lepagei,
Cornus acadiensis,
Cornus alba,