Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
fungosa
ID:
559322

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1776

Citation Micro:
Char. Gen. Pl. : 100 (1776)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558654



Common Names

  • Balanophora fungosa
  • Fungous Balanophora
  • Fungous Balanophoras


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Synonyms

  • Balanophora forsteri Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Balanophora fungosa extratropica F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Balanophora fungosa kuroiwai Makino [unknown]
  • Balanophora fungosa mariannae (Hosok.) Hosok. [unknown]
  • Balanophora kuroiwai Makino [unknown]
  • Balanophora mariannae Hosok. [unknown]
  • Balanophora micholitzii Ridl. [unknown]
  • Cynomorium australe Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cynomorium balanophora Willd. [unknown]
  • Cynomorium fungosum Raeusch. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cynomorium parasiticum Sw. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cynomorium philippense Blanco [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Balanophora fungosa var. globosa (Jungh.) B.Hansen
Balanophora fungosa sub. indica (Arn.) B.Hansen
Balanophora fungosa var. minor (Eichl.) B.Hansen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Balanophora fungosa 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 fungosa 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 fungosa

Balanophora fungosa is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It is found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 m.

Balanophora fungosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Balanophora fungosa?

Balanophora fungosa

What is the common name of Balanophora fungosa?

Fungus-like Balanophora

Where is Balanophora fungosa 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2668043: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.