Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
wilderi
ID:
559412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Setch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 86: 47 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558744



Common Names

  • Balanophora wilderi
  • Wilderi Balanophora
  • Wilderi Balanophoras


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Synonyms

  • Acroblastum wilderi (Setch.) Setch. [unknown]

Description

Balanophora wilderi (also called 'Wilder's 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 wilderi 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 wilderi 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 wilderi 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 wilderi

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

Balanophora wilderi FAQ

What are the common names of Balanophora wilderi?

Common names of Balanophora wilderi include Wilde's balanophora and Wilde's coralroot.

What is the distribution of Balanophora wilderi?

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

What is the habitat of Balanophora wilderi?

Balanophora wilderi 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