Balanophora fungosa
Balanophora fungosa
- Native to:
- Australia, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Fiji, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Marianas, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Balanophoraceae
- Genus:
- Balanophora
- Species:
- Balanophora fungosa
- USDA Symbol:
- BAFU6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, brown
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, organic-rich, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- parasitic plant, relies on host roots