Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
latisepala
ID:
559365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tiegh.) Lecomte

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 5: 228 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558697

Common Names

  • Balanophora latisepala
  • Latisepala Balanophora
  • Latisepala Balanophoras

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Synonyms

  • Balaniella fasciculata Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Balaniella latisepala Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Balaniella sphaerica Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Balanophora fasciculata (Tiegh.) Lecomte [unknown]
  • Balanophora thorelii Lecomte [unknown]
  • Balanophora truncata Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Balanophora latisepala (also called 'Broad-sepaled Balanophora', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Balanophora latisepala is used as a medicinal plant and for making paper pulp.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Balanophora latisepala 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Balanophora latisepala 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 latisepala

Balanophora latisepala 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 latisepala FAQ

What are the common names of Balanophora latisepala?

Common names of Balanophora latisepala include broad-sepal balanophora and broad-sepal coralroot.

What is the distribution of Balanophora latisepala?

Balanophora latisepala is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan.

What is the habitat of Balanophora latisepala?

Balanophora latisepala grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2668085: Based on the initial data import
Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.