Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
elongata
ID:
559310

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Javae 1: 87 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558642



Common Names

  • Balanophora elongata
  • Elongated Balanophora
  • Elongated Balanophoras


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Synonyms

  • Balaniella elongata Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Balaniella forbesii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Balaniella maxima Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Balaniella multibrachiata Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Balanophora dioica T.Itô [unknown]
  • Balanophora elongata maxima (Jungh.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Balanophora forbesii Fawc. [unknown]
  • Balanophora hansenii Hambali [unknown]
  • Balanophora maxima Jungh. [unknown]
  • Balanophora multibrachiata Fawc. [unknown]
  • Cynopsole elongata Endl. [unknown]
  • Cynopsole elongata (Blume) Endl. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]

Description

Balanophora elongata (also called Elongated 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 elongata is used as a medicinal plant and for making paper pulp.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Balanophora elongata var. ungeriana (Val.) B.Hansen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Balanophora elongata 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 elongata 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 elongata

Balanophora elongata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Balanophora elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Balanophora elongata?

Balanophora elongata

What is the common name of Balanophora elongata?

Elongated Balanophora

Where is Balanophora elongata found?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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