Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
nipponica
ID:
559377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 23: 59 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558709



Common Names

  • Balanophora nipponica
  • Nipponica Balanophora
  • Nipponica Balanophoras


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Synonyms

  • Balania nipponica (Makino) Masam. [unknown]
  • Balanophora kiusiana Ohwi [unknown]

Description

Balanophora nipponica (also called 'Japanese Balanophora', among many other common names) is a parasitic flowering plant native to Japan. It is a small, herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady habitats, such as tropical rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Balanophora nipponica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its roots are used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Balanophora nipponica is small and yellow, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Balanophora nipponica 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 nipponica

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

Balanophora nipponica FAQ

What are the common names of Balanophora nipponica?

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

What is the distribution of Balanophora nipponica?

Balanophora nipponica is native to Japan and Korea.

What is the habitat of Balanophora nipponica?

Balanophora nipponica 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