Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
tobiracola
ID:
559406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 24: 290 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558738



Common Names

  • Balanophora tobiracola
  • Tobiracola Balanophora
  • Tobiracola Balanophoras


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Synonyms

  • Balaneikon tobiracola (Makino) Setch. [unknown]
  • Balaneikon wrightii (Makino) Setch. [unknown]
  • Balanophora harlandii spiralis P.C.Tam [unknown]
  • Balanophora wrightii Makino [unknown]

Description

Balanophora tobiracola (also called 'Tobira 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 tobiracola 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 Balanophora tobiracola flower is small and yellowish-green. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Balanophora tobiracola is a terrestrial, evergreen, perennial plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the plant can be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Balanophora tobiracola

Balanophora tobiracola can be found in the tropical forests of the Philippines.

Balanophora tobiracola FAQ

What are the common names of Balanophora tobiracola?

Common names of Balanophora tobiracola include Tobira balanophora and Tobira coralroot.

What is the distribution of Balanophora tobiracola?

Balanophora tobiracola is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan.

What is the habitat of Balanophora tobiracola?

Balanophora tobiracola 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,

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