Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
papuana
ID:
559383

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50: 68 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558715



Common Names

  • Balanophora papuana
  • Papuana Balanophora
  • Papuana Balanophoras


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Synonyms

  • Balaniella papuana (Schltr.) Hosok. [unknown]
  • Balanophora celebica O.Warb. [unknown]
  • Balanophora incarnata Elmer [unknown]
  • Balanophora oosterzeeana Valeton [unknown]

Description

Balanophora papuana (also called 'Papuan Balanophora', among many other common names) is a parasitic flowering plant native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a small, herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady habitats, such as tropical rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Balanophora papuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Balanophora papuana 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 papuana 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 papuana

Balanophora papuana is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. It is found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 m.

Balanophora papuana FAQ

What are the common names of Balanophora papuana?

Common names of Balanophora papuana include Papuan balanophora and Papuan coralroot.

What is the distribution of Balanophora papuana?

Balanophora papuana is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

What is the habitat of Balanophora papuana?

Balanophora papuana 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