Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 22: 30 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558682
Common Names
- Balanophora involucrata
- Involucrata Balanophora
- Involucrata Balanophoras
Synonyms
- Balania involucrata (Hook.f.) Tiegh. [unknown]
- Balanophora involucrata cathcartii Hook.f. [unknown]
- Balanophora involucrata flava Hook.f. [unknown]
- Bivolva involucrata Tiegh. [unknown]
Description
Balanophora involucrata (also called Involucrate 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 involucrata is used as a medicinal plant and for making paper pulp.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Balanophora involucrata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Balanophora involucrata 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 involucrata
Balanophora involucrata is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. It is found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 m.
Balanophora involucrata FAQ
What are the common names of Balanophora involucrata?
Common names of Balanophora involucrata include Chinese balanophora, involucrate balanophora, and involucrate coralroot.
What is the distribution of Balanophora involucrata?
Balanophora involucrata is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan.
What is the habitat of Balanophora involucrata?
Balanophora involucrata grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams.
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,