Balanophora dioica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dioica
ID:
559305
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br. ex Royle
Source:
cmp
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. 330 1836
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558637
Common Names
- Balanophora dioica
- Dioica Balanophora
- Dioica Balanophoras
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- Balanophora affinis Griff. [unknown]
- Balanophora alveolata Griff. [unknown]
- Balanophora hookeriana Hemsl. [unknown]
Description
Balanophora dioica (also called Dioecious Balanophora, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Balanophora dioica is used as a medicinal plant and for making paper pulp.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Balanophora dioica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Balanophora dioica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Balanophora dioica
Balanophora dioica can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Balanophora dioica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Balanophora dioica?
Balanophora dioica
What is the common name of Balanophora dioica?
Two-sexed Balanophora
Where is Balanophora dioica found?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Balanophora genus
Balanophora abbreviata, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora elongata, Balanophora fargesii, Balanophora fungosa, Balanophora harlandii, Balanophora involucrata, Balanophora japonica, Balanophora latisepala, Balanophora laxiflora, Balanophora lowii, Balanophora nipponica, Balanophora papuana, Balanophora polyandra, Balanophora reflexa, Balanophora subcupularis, Balanophora tobiracola, Balanophora wilderi, Balanophora yakushimensis, Balanophora coralliformis,
Species in the Balanophoraceae family
Balanophora abbreviata, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora elongata, Balanophora fargesii, Balanophora fungosa, Balanophora harlandii, Balanophora involucrata, Balanophora japonica, Balanophora latisepala, Balanophora laxiflora, Balanophora lowii, Balanophora nipponica, Balanophora papuana, Balanophora polyandra, Balanophora reflexa, Balanophora subcupularis, Balanophora tobiracola, Balanophora wilderi, Balanophora yakushimensis, Balanophora coralliformis, Chlamydophytum aphyllum, Corynaea crassa, Dactylanthus taylorii, Ditepalanthus afzelii, Ditepalanthus malagasicus, Hachettea austrocaledonica, Helosis cayennensis, Helosis ruficeps, Helosis antillensis, Langsdorffia papuana, Langsdorffia hypogaea, Langsdorffia heterotepala, Langsdorffia malagasica, Lathrophytum peckoltii, Lophophytum rizzoi, Lophophytum weddellii, Lophophytum mirabile, Lophophytum pyramidale, Mystropetalon thomii, Ombrophytum peruvianum, Ombrophytum subterraneum, Ombrophytum violaceum, Ombrophytum microlepis, Ombrophytum guayanense, Rhopalocnemis phalloides, Sarcophyte sanguinea, Sarcophyte piriei, Scybalium jamaicense, Scybalium depressum,
References
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:103237-1: Based on the initial data import