Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
borneanum
ID:
216445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Malesia 2: 168 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215774

Common Names

  • Bornean Hydnophytum
  • Borneo Hydnophytum
  • Bornean Ant Plant

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Description

Hydnophytum borneanum (also called 'Borneo Ant Plant', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical rainforests. Its leaves are small and oval-shaped, and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Hydnophytum borneanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydnophytum borneanum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydnophytum borneanum is an evergreen epiphytic plant native to tropical Asia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining medium. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hydnophytum borneanum

Hydnophytum borneanum is native to Borneo.

Hydnophytum borneanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydnophytum borneanum?

Hydnophytum borneanum

What is the common name of Hydnophytum borneanum?

Borneo Ant Plant

What is the natural habitat of Hydnophytum borneanum?

Tropical rainforests of Borneo

Species in the Hydnophytum genus

Hydnophytum albertisii, Hydnophytum alboviride, Hydnophytum angustifolium, Hydnophytum archboldianum, Hydnophytum borneanum, Hydnophytum bracteatum, Hydnophytum buxifolium, Hydnophytum confertifolium, Hydnophytum cordifolium, Hydnophytum decipiens, Hydnophytum ellipticum, Hydnophytum formicarum, Hydnophytum grandiflorum, Hydnophytum grandifolium, Hydnophytum hellwigii, Hydnophytum heterophyllum, Hydnophytum lanceolatum, Hydnophytum lauterbachii, Hydnophytum linearifolium, Hydnophytum longiflorum, Hydnophytum lucidulum, Hydnophytum magnifolium, Hydnophytum microphyllum, Hydnophytum moseleyanum, Hydnophytum myrtifolium, Hydnophytum ovatum, Hydnophytum petiolatum, Hydnophytum radicans, Hydnophytum ramispinum, Hydnophytum spathulatum, Hydnophytum stenophyllum, Hydnophytum subsessile, Hydnophytum tetrapterum, Hydnophytum tortuosum, Hydnophytum virgatum, Hydnophytum vitis-idaea, Hydnophytum zippelianum, Hydnophytum ferrugineum, Hydnophytum caminiferum, Hydnophytum puffii, Hydnophytum hailans, Hydnophytum reevii, Hydnophytum magnirubrum, Hydnophytum dentrecastense, Hydnophytum trichomanes, Hydnophytum multituberosum, Hydnophytum dauloense, Hydnophytum mayuense, Hydnophytum pauper, Hydnophytum morotaiense,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,