Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
phalloides
ID:
1141156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jungh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 18(Suppl. 1): 215 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140494



Common Names

  • Rhopalocnemis phalloides
  • Phalloid Rhopalocnemis
  • Phalloides Rhopalocnemis


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Description

Rhopalocnemis phalloides (also called Phalloid Rhopalocnemis, among many other common names) is a flowering plant in the Staphyleaceae family. It is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rhopalocnemis phalloides is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a source of food for animals and as a timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhopalocnemis phalloides has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhopalocnemis phalloides is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a cold frame or greenhouse. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rhopalocnemis phalloides

Rhopalocnemis phalloides is native to Central and South America.

Species in the Rhopalocnemis genus

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