Balanophora is a genus of about 100 speciesof parasitic plants in the family Balanophoraceae found in parts of tropical and temperate Asia, including the Malesia region, Pacific Islands, Madagascar, and tropical Africa. Of these 19 are accepted species names (without a newly discovered species B. coralliformis). Many species emit an odour which possibly attracts pollinators in the same way that pollinators are attracted to Rafflesia.