Hanguana bakoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bakoensis
ID:
922242
Status:
valid
Authors:
Siti Nurfazilah, Sofiman Othman & P.C.Boyce
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 60: 140 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921577
Common Names
- Hanguana bakoensis
- Bakoensis Hanguana
- Hanguana Bakoensis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hanguana bakoensis (also called Bako Hanguana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Marantaceae family. It is native to Borneo. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hanguana bakoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hanguana bakoensis has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hanguana bakoensis is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.
Where to Find Hanguana bakoensis
Hanguana bakoensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Borneo.
Species in the Hanguana genus
Hanguana anthelminthica, Hanguana bogneri, Hanguana kassintu, Hanguana major, Hanguana malayana, Hanguana bakoensis, Hanguana nitens, Hanguana pantiensis, Hanguana exultans, Hanguana stenopoda, Hanguana podzolica, Hanguana loi, Hanguana neglecta, Hanguana rubinea, Hanguana triangulata, Hanguana thailandica, Hanguana fraseriana, Hanguana minor,
Species in the Hanguanaceae family
Hanguana anthelminthica, Hanguana bogneri, Hanguana kassintu, Hanguana major, Hanguana malayana, Hanguana bakoensis, Hanguana nitens, Hanguana pantiensis, Hanguana exultans, Hanguana stenopoda, Hanguana podzolica, Hanguana loi, Hanguana neglecta, Hanguana rubinea, Hanguana triangulata, Hanguana thailandica, Hanguana fraseriana, Hanguana minor,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467122: Based on the initial data import
Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Abdul Rahman Siti Nurfazilah: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siti Nurfazilah' in the authors string.
Ahmad Sofiman Othman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sofiman Othman' in the authors string.