Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
japonica
ID:
559354

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 16: 212 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558686



Common Names

  • Balanophora japonica
  • Japanese Balanophora
  • Japanese Balanophoras


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Synonyms

  • Balania japonica Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Balanophora japonica nipponica (Makino) Ohwi [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Balanophora japonica 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 japonica 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 japonica

Balanophora japonica is native to Japan and can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 m.

Balanophora japonica FAQ

What are the common names of Balanophora japonica?

Common names of Balanophora japonica include Japanese balanophora and Japanese coralroot.

What is the distribution of Balanophora japonica?

Balanophora japonica is native to Japan and Korea.

What is the habitat of Balanophora japonica?

Balanophora japonica 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