Balanophora fungosa ssp. indica var. indica

From Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. Male inflorescence. Photographed in the light box

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Siti khadijah bt mohd nahar says:

May i know the goodness of Balanophora?
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Prof KMS says:

The tubers of Balanophora are waxy and the source for balanaphorin, which is the food reserve (instead of starch) for the plants. This material is also used for torches and said can be used for anti-cancer/anti-inflamatory purposes.
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Balanophora fungosa ssp. indica var. indica

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