Rafflesia arnoldii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arnoldii
ID:
734476
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Rafflesia : 7, tt. XV-XXII (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733809
Common Names
- Rafflesia arnoldii
- Rafflesia Arnoldii
- Corpse Flower
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- Rafflesia titan Jack [unknown]
Description
Rafflesia arnoldii (also called Rafflesia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rafflesiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests. It is a parasitic plant with no visible leaves or stems. The flowers are large and red with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Rafflesia arnoldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and sore throat.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rafflesia arnoldii var. atjehensis (Koord.) MeijerFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rafflesia arnoldii has large, red flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Rafflesia arnoldii is a parasitic plant that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Once established, the plant should be grown in partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Rafflesia arnoldii
Rafflesia arnoldii can be found in Southeast Asia.
Rafflesia arnoldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rafflesia arnoldii?
Rafflesia arnoldii
What is the family of Rafflesia arnoldii?
Rafflesiaceae
What is the common name of Rafflesia arnoldii?
Corpse Flower
Species in the Rafflesia genus
Rafflesia azlanii, Rafflesia speciosa, Rafflesia baletei, Rafflesia lagascae, Rafflesia bengkuluensis, Rafflesia lobata, Rafflesia mira, Rafflesia leonardi, Rafflesia arnoldii, Rafflesia borneensis, Rafflesia cantleyi, Rafflesia ciliata, Rafflesia gadutensis, Rafflesia hasseltii, Rafflesia horsfieldii, Rafflesia keithii, Rafflesia kerrii, Rafflesia manillana, Rafflesia micropylora, Rafflesia philippensis, Rafflesia pricei, Rafflesia rochussenii, Rafflesia schadenbergiana, Rafflesia tengku-adlinii, Rafflesia tuan-mudae, Rafflesia witkampi, Rafflesia zollingeriana, Rafflesia aurantia, Rafflesia verrucosa, Rafflesia meijeri, Rafflesia lawangensis, Rafflesia su-meiae, Rafflesia sharifah-hapsahiae, Rafflesia consueloae, Rafflesia parvimaculata,
Species in the Rafflesiaceae family
Rafflesia azlanii, Rafflesia speciosa, Rafflesia baletei, Rafflesia lagascae, Rafflesia bengkuluensis, Rafflesia lobata, Rafflesia mira, Rafflesia leonardi, Rafflesia arnoldii, Rafflesia borneensis, Rafflesia cantleyi, Rafflesia ciliata, Rafflesia gadutensis, Rafflesia hasseltii, Rafflesia horsfieldii, Rafflesia keithii, Rafflesia kerrii, Rafflesia manillana, Rafflesia micropylora, Rafflesia philippensis, Rafflesia pricei, Rafflesia rochussenii, Rafflesia schadenbergiana, Rafflesia tengku-adlinii, Rafflesia tuan-mudae, Rafflesia witkampi, Rafflesia zollingeriana, Rafflesia aurantia, Rafflesia verrucosa, Rafflesia meijeri, Rafflesia lawangensis, Rafflesia su-meiae, Rafflesia sharifah-hapsahiae, Rafflesia consueloae, Rafflesia parvimaculata, Rhizanthes lowii, Rhizanthes deceptor, Rhizanthes infanticida, Rhizanthes zippelii, Sapria ram, Sapria poilanei, Sapria himalayana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2869157: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.