Balanophoraceae · Balanophora

Dwarf Balanophora

Balanophora abbreviata

Parasiteoutdoor
Habit
Parasite
Found in India
Arunachal Pradesh
Flowering
September-October

Plant Details

Scientific name
Balanophora abbreviata
Genus
Balanophora
Distribution
Africa, Indo-Malesia, Pacific Islands
Found in India
Arunachal Pradesh
Flowering & fruiting
September-October
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Variable
Inflorescence
Variable
Fruit
Drupe

Typical of the Balanophoraceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Dwarf Balanophora

Dwarf Balanophora (Balanophora abbreviata) is a parasite belonging to the Balanophoraceae family (Balanophora Family). It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It occurs across Africa, Indo-Malesia, Pacific Islands. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-October.

Illustration representing the Balanophoraceae family
Botanical family

Balanophoraceae

Balanophora Family

Dwarf Balanophora belongs to the Balanophoraceae family.

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