Agrostistachys borneensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borneensis
ID:
926205
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Nelle Forest. Borneo : 331 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925540
Common Names
- Borneo Agrostistachys
- Borneo Grass Tree
- Borneo Grass Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostistachys borneensis (also called Borneo Grass, among many other common names) is a small, tufted grass with a dense, compact habit. It is native to Borneo, and is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest, and dry sclerophyll forest.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostistachys borneensis is a popular ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for shade. The timber is used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agrostistachys borneensis flowers are white or cream and have five petals. The seed is a woody capsule and the seedlings have opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostistachys borneensis is a small shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It has a spreading habit and is well suited to a range of soil types. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Agrostistachys borneensis
Agrostistachys borneensis can be found in Borneo.
Species in the Agrostistachys genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4805: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.