Balanophyllia (Eupsammia) Milne-Edwards & Haime, 1848

Diagnosis.

Corallum solitary, conical, and usually free, having a monocyclic base; corallum often curved or bent. Asexual budding may occur from margin zone. Epitheca present or absent (present in type species); synapticulotheca always costate. Costae bear short, hispid spines. Pourtalès plan present; fifth cycle of septa often present. Columella elongate, spongy. Endotheca absent.

Type species.

Madrepora trochiformis Pallas, 1766, by subsequent designation (Milne-Edwards and Haime 1850b).