Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
borneensis
ID:
559157

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) A.M.Lu & J.Q.Li

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 31: 50 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558489

Common Names

  • Baijiania borneensis
  • Bornean Baijiania
  • Bornean Waterbush

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Synonyms

  • Thladiantha borneensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Siraitia borneensis (Merr.) C.Jeffrey ex A.M.Lu & Zhi Y.Zhang [unknown]

Description

Baijiania borneensis (also called Borneo Baijiania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, specifically in the Himalayan foothills of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. It grows in moist, shady forests, and is often found in the understory of evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Baijiania borneensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used to make tea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Baijiania borneensis var. paludicola Duyfjes

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baijiania borneensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baijiania borneensis is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil in the spring or summer and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Baijiania borneensis

Baijiania borneensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Americas.

Baijiania borneensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baijiania borneensis?

Baijiania borneensis

What type of plant is Baijiania borneensis?

It is a shrub

Where is Baijiania borneensis native to?

It is native to Southeast Asia

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2667859: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lu Anmin (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Lu' in the authors string.
Jian Qiang Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Q.Li' in the authors string.