Balaka diffusa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hodel
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 54: 166 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921312
Common Names
- Balaka diffusa
- Diffuse Balaka
- Diffuse Balaka Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Balaka diffusa (also called Diffuse banana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the banana family. It is native to South America, from Venezuela to Bolivia. It is a small tree, growing up to 3 m tall, with large leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Balaka diffusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Balaka diffusa is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like with small, yellow-green leaves.
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Balaka diffusa is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy, and to fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Balaka diffusa
Balaka diffusa is native to the Caribbean, including Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.
Species in the Balaka genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-466844: Based on the initial data import
Donald R. Hodel (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hodel' in the authors string.