Balanophora yakushimensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yakushimensis
ID:
559415
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hatus. & Masam.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
J. Geobot. 19: 61 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558747
Common Names
- Balanophora yakushimensis
- Yakushimensis Balanophora
- Yakushimensis Balanophoras
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Balanophora yakushimensis (also called 'Yakushima 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 yakushimensis 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 yakushimensis flower is small and yellowish-green. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Balanophora yakushimensis 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 yakushimensis
Balanophora yakushimensis can be found in the tropical forests of Japan.
Balanophora yakushimensis FAQ
What are the common names of Balanophora yakushimensis?
Common names of Balanophora yakushimensis include Yakushima balanophora and Yakushima coralroot.
What is the distribution of Balanophora yakushimensis?
Balanophora yakushimensis is native to Japan.
What is the habitat of Balanophora yakushimensis?
Balanophora yakushimensis grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams.
Species in the Balanophora genus
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,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2668131: Based on the initial data import
Genkei Masamune (1899-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masam.' in the authors string.
Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.