Balanophora papuana
Balanophora papuana Schltr.
Balanophora papuana is a species in the genus Balanophora, belonging to the family Balanophoraceae. It was first described by Schltr. in 1913 and is native to several regions in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
Description
Balanophora papuana is a member of the Balanophoraceae family, a group of parasitic flowering plants. The species is found in Borneo, Malaya, New Guinea, the Philippines, Sulawesi, and Sumatera. It was formally published in 1913 by the author Schltr. as part of the genus Balanophora, which includes other parasitic plant species. This species is part of a family known for its unique ecological adaptations, often relying on host plants for survival.
Distribution
Borneo · Malaya · New Guinea · Philippines · Sulawesi · Sumatera
Synonyms
Balaniella papuanaBalanophora celebicaBalanophora incarnataBalanophora oosterzeeana