Sarcophyte sanguinea
Sarcophyte sanguinea Sparrm.
Sarcophyte sanguinea is a species in the genus Sarcophyte, belonging to the family Balanophoraceae. It was first described in 1776 by Sparrm. This plant is distributed across the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, and the Northern Provinces.
Description
Sarcophyte sanguinea is a member of the Balanophoraceae, a family of parasitic flowering plants. The species is native to regions in southern Africa, including the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, and the Northern Provinces. It was formally published in 1776 by the botanist Sparrm. The genus Sarcophyte is characterized by its parasitic nature and typically lacks chlorophyll, relying on host plants for nutrients. Sarcophyte sanguinea is one of several species within this genus that exhibit similar ecological traits.
Distribution
Cape Provinces · KwaZulu-Natal · Mozambique · Northern Provinces
Synonyms
Ichthyosma weinmanniiSarcophyte sanguinea subsp. sanguineaIchthyosma wehdemanni
