Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
reflexa
ID:
559394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. 11: 197 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558726

Common Names

  • Balanophora reflexa
  • Reflexa Balanophora
  • Reflexa Balanophoras

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Synonyms

  • Balaniella reflexa Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Balanophora fasciculigera Suess. & Heine [unknown]

Description

Balanophora reflexa (also called 'Reflexed Balanophora', among many other common names) is a parasitic flowering plant native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a small, herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady habitats, such as tropical rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Balanophora reflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Balanophora reflexa flower is small and yellowish-green. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Balanophora reflexa is a tropical evergreen tree that grows up to 25 m tall. It is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 15-20 cm.

Where to Find Balanophora reflexa

Balanophora reflexa 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 reflexa FAQ

What are the common names of Balanophora reflexa?

Common names of Balanophora reflexa include reflexed balanophora and reflexed coralroot.

What is the distribution of Balanophora reflexa?

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

What is the habitat of Balanophora reflexa?

Balanophora reflexa 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