Balanophora nipponica
Balanophora nipponica Makino
Balanophora nipponica is a species in the genus Balanophora, belonging to the family Balanophoraceae. It was described by Makino in 1909 and is native to Japan.
Description
Balanophora nipponica is a member of the Balanophoraceae family, a group of parasitic flowering plants. The species was first published by Makino in 1909 and is found in Japan. As part of the genus Balanophora, it shares the characteristic of being a root parasite, lacking chlorophyll and relying on host plants for nutrients.
Distribution
Japan
Synonyms
Balania nipponicaBalanophora japonica var. nipponicaBalanophora kiusiana