Balanophora involucrata
Balanophora involucrata Hook.f. & Thomson
Balanophora involucrata is a species in the genus Balanophora, belonging to the family Balanophoraceae. It was first described in 1856 by Hook.f. & Thomson. This plant is native to regions including China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, and West Himalaya.
Description
Balanophora involucrata is a member of the Balanophoraceae family, a group of parasitic plants. It is found across several regions in Asia, including parts of China, the Himalayas, and surrounding countries. The species was formally published in 1856 by the botanists Hook.f. & Thomson. Its distribution spans from North-Central to Southeast China, as well as India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Tibet. This species is part of the genus Balanophora, which is characterized by its parasitic lifestyle and specific ecological adaptations.
Distribution
China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast · East Himalaya · India · Nepal · Pakistan · Tibet · West Himalaya
Synonyms
Balania cathcartiiBalania involucrataBalanophora involucrata var. cathcartiiBivolva cathcartiiBivolva involucrataBalanophora involucrata var. gracilis