Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 10: 118 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313952
Common Names
- Pancheri Balanops
- Pancheri Balanopsis
- Pancheri Balanopsis Tree
Synonyms
- Balanops acicarpa S.Moore [unknown]
- Balanops pancheri simplex Baill. [unknown]
- Balanops theophrasta Baill. [unknown]
Description
Balanops pancheri (also called Pancher's Balanops, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 2 m. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow in color. It can be found growing in open forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Balanops pancheri is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal tea. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Balanops pancheri is a white to yellowish, tubular, two-lipped flower, with a hairy calyx. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. Seedlings have a single pair of opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Balanops pancheri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot with some protection from wind.
Where to Find Balanops pancheri
Balanops pancheri is native to China.
Balanops pancheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Balanops pancheri?
Balanops pancheri
What is the common name of Balanops pancheri?
Pancher's Balanops
What is the growth habit of Balanops pancheri?
Balanops pancheri is an upright, spreading, perennial herb.
Species in the Balanops genus
Species in the Balanopaceae family