Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 22: 426 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558666
Common Names
- Balanophora harlandii
- Harlandii Balanophora
- Harlandii Balanophoras
Synonyms
- Balania ceracea Tiegh. [unknown]
- Balania harlandii Tiegh. [unknown]
- Balania henryi Tiegh. [unknown]
- Balania kawakamii (Valeton) Masam. [unknown]
- Balania kudoi (Yamam.) Yamam. [unknown]
- Balania mutinodes (Hayata) Masam. [unknown]
- Balanophora ceracea (Tiegh.) Valeton [unknown]
- Balanophora esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
- Balanophora harlandii mutinoides (Hayata) F.W.Xing [unknown]
- Balanophora henryi Hemsl. [unknown]
- Balanophora kawakamii Valeton [unknown]
- Balanophora kudoi Yamam. [unknown]
- Balanophora lancangensis Y.Y.Qian [unknown]
- Balanophora minor Hemsl. [unknown]
- Balanophora mutinoides Hayata [unknown]
- Balanophora valida Diels [unknown]
Description
Balanophora harlandii (also called Harland's Balanophora, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Balanophora harlandii is used as a medicinal plant and for making paper pulp.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Balanophora harlandii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Balanophora harlandii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Balanophora harlandii
Balanophora harlandii 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 harlandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Balanophora harlandii?
Balanophora harlandii
What is the common name of Balanophora harlandii?
Harland's Balanophora
Where is Balanophora harlandii found?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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,