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Borneoa: Hidden Gems of Borneo’s Aroids

Summary:
Borneoa is a genus of perennial, rhizomatous geophytes in the Araceae family comprising 22 accepted species recently circumscribed in 2024. These plants are native to Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia, where they occupy wet tropical forest understories and display compact, clustered inflorescences and adaptations for humid, shaded habitats.

See the species list below

BORNEOA SPECIES

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Borneoa asperata Discover Borneoa asperata, a rare aroid with rough-textured leaves and a unique inflorescence, native to Borneo's tropical rainforests.

Borneoa barbata Discover Borneoa barbata, a rare Bornean aroid with a unique hairy inflorescence and lush foliage, thriving in tropical rainforests.

Borneoa ciliata Discover Borneoa ciliata, a rare aroid with fringed leaves and a unique inflorescence, native to Borneo’s tropical forests.

Borneoa crinitissima Discover Borneoa crinitissima, a rare tropical aroid from Southeast Asia with a unique hairy inflorescence and distinctive ornamental appeal.

Borneoa crypta Discover Borneoa crypta, a rare Bornean aroid with unique foliage and infrequent blooms, treasured by collectors for its exotic beauty.

Borneoa dilecta Discover Borneoa dilecta, a rare Bornean aroid with elegant foliage and a distinctive inflorescence ideal for tropical plant enthusiasts.

Borneoa ferruginea Explore Borneoa ferruginea, a rare Bornean aroid with striking rust accents and unique inflorescence ideal for tropical plant enthusiasts.

Borneoa gampsospadix Discover Borneoa gampsospadix, a rare tropical aroid with striking inflorescence and unique botanical heritage, prized by collectors and enthusiasts.

Borneoa gillianiae Discover Borneoa gillianiae, a rare aroid from Borneo known for its unique foliage and inflorescence, prized by enthusiasts.

Species List

Borneoa hottae
Borneoa jelandii
Borneoa mira

Borneoa mons
Borneoa persistens
Borneoa pyrrhias

Borneoa scortechinii
Borneoa sejuncta
Borneoa shaleicola

Borneoa tahubangensis
Borneoa tegorae
Borneoa thelephora

Borneoa zainuddinii

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