Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
borneensis
ID:
586679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 25: t. 2459 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586011

Common Names

  • Carallia borneensis
  • Borneensis Carallia
  • Borneensis Carallia Tree

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Synonyms

  • Sagittipetalum palawanense Elmer [unknown]
  • Sagittipetalum mindanaense Merr. [unknown]
  • Carallia mindanaensis Merr. [unknown]

Description

Caraallia borneensis (also called Caraallia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in wet and dry forests, as well as in secondary forests. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, elliptic-oblong, and glossy green.

Uses & Benefits

Caraallia borneensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carallia borneensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carallia borneensis is a hardy shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and are ready to be transplanted. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Carallia borneensis

Carallia borneensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Carallia borneensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carallia borneensis?

Carallia borneensis

What is the common name of Carallia borneensis?

Borneo Carallia

What is the natural habitat of Carallia borneensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Rhizophoraceae family

Anopyxis klaineana, Blepharistemma membranifolium, Bruguiera cylindrica, Bruguiera exaristata, Bruguiera gymnorhiza, Bruguiera hainesii, Bruguiera parviflora, Bruguiera sexangula, Bruguiera rhynchopetala, Bruguieria rhedii, Carallia borneensis, Carallia brachiata, Carallia calophylloidea, Carallia calycina, Carallia coriifolia, Carallia eugenioidea, Carallia garciniifolia, Carallia hulstijnii, Carallia longipes, Carallia orophila, Carallia papuana, Carallia paucinervia, Carallia pectinifolia, Carallia suffruticosa, Cassipourea alternifolia, Cassipourea nana, Cassipourea ndambiana, Cassipourea adamauensis, Cassipourea adami, Cassipourea afzelii, Cassipourea annobonensis, Cassipourea barteri, Cassipourea calimensis, Cassipourea carringtoniana, Cassipourea celastroides, Cassipourea ceylanica, Cassipourea congensis, Cassipourea delphinensis, Cassipourea dinklagei, Cassipourea eketensis, Cassipourea elliptica, Cassipourea ellipticifolia, Cassipourea euryoides, Cassipourea evrardii, Cassipourea fanshawei, Cassipourea firestoneana, Cassipourea flanaganii, Cassipourea floribunda, Cassipourea glomerata, Cassipourea gossweileri,

References