Balanophora elongata var. ungeriana

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Balanophora elongata var. ungeriana

Description

Leaves coarsely longitudinally striate.

Distribution

Asia-Tropical, Gedeh present, Mts Salak present, West Java present
Malesia: West Java (Mts Salak and Gedeh), 1400-1600 m.

Notes

Male plants never seen. The tubers contain but little wax. Parasitizing various species of Ficus, e.g. F. lepicarpa Bl., F. septica BURM.f., F. ribes REINW. ex Bl., and F. villosa Bl. (Morac).

Citation

STEEN. 1934 – In: Trop. Natuur: 49
BACK. & BAKH.f. 1965 – In: Fl. Java: 80