Balanophora hongkongensis
K. M. Lau, N. H. Li & S. Y. Hu This species grows in the shade of a mixed forest on a
hill at an elevation of 200 m, and flowers from late November
through December with the carpellate flowers lasting longer.
The staminate and carpellate plants grow in close proximity
to each other. The forest community where the new species was
found consists of trees, shrubs and woody vines. Bauhinia
championii was identified as the host.
