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Rafflesia appear to be species-specific, with each Rafflesia species naturally only growing on one to three species of Tetrastigma. Of the 57 known species of Tetrastigma, only ten are known to be host plants. Of the 30 odd species of Rafflesia, the host plants are only known from about half
Rafflesia arnoldii, the corpse flower, or giant padma, is a species of flowering plant in the parasitic genus Rafflesia. It is noted for producing the largest individual flower on Earth. It has a strong and unpleasant odor of decaying flesh. It is native to the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo.
Aug 20, 2016 · Learn about the discovery, species, characteristics, pollination and conservation of the Rafflesia flower, the largest known individual flower of the Earth. Find out how to see this endangered parasitic bloom in Southeast Asia with Backyard Tour.
Rafflesia is one of the world's largest flowers and a parasite on Tetrastigma vines. Learn about its discovery by Sir Stamford Raffles and Dr Joseph Arnold, its biology, and its medicinal and cultural uses in Southeast Asia.
Dec 20, 2021 · Learn how one Indonesian botanist has successfully grown Rafflesia, a parasitic flower that emits a rotting flesh smell, in a nursery far from its rainforest habitat. Discover the challenges and mysteries of this rare and endangered species.
The monster flower genus (Rafflesia) consists of about 28 species native to Southeast Asia, all of which are parasitic upon the roots of Tetrastigma vines (family Vitaceae).
Sep 21, 2023 · Rafflesia is a parasitic plant that produces giant, foul-smelling flowers in Southeast Asia. A new study reveals that 42 species are severely threatened, yet only one is listed as endangered by IUCN. Learn how scientists are calling for urgent action to save this botanical enigma.
