Balanophoraceae

  • Family

    Balanophoraceae (Magnoliophyta)

  • Scientific Name

    Balanophoraceae

  • Common Names

    Balanophora Family

  • Description

    Number of genera: 19

    Number of species: 45

    Description (from PLANTAE): Herbs

    Taxonomic notes (from PLANTAE): This monotypic family is distinguished from others of the order on the basis of pollen, calyx and style characters

    Distribution (from PLANTAE): Tropical Asia, Malesia, Pacific Islands, tropical Australia, Comoros, Madagascar, and 1 species in tropical Africa (Congo)

    Chemistry notes (from PLANTAE): All organs contain a waxy constituent (balanophorin)

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