Rafflesia aurantia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantia
ID:
745244
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barcelona, Co & Balete
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 61: 18 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744577
Common Names
- Aurantia Rafflesia
- Rafflesia Aurantia
- Rafflesia of Aurant
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Rafflesia aurantia (also called Orange Rafflesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rafflesiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It typically grows in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Rafflesia aurantia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rafflesia aurantia is a yellow, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and spindly with small, oval leaves.
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Rafflesia aurantia is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The herb should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Rafflesia aurantia
Rafflesia aurantia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Rafflesia aurantia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rafflesia aurantia?
Rafflesia aurantia
What is the common name of Rafflesia aurantia?
Orange Rafflesia
What is the natural habitat of Rafflesia aurantia?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Leonard Co (1953-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Co' in the authors string.
Julie F. Barcelona (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barcelona' in the authors string.
Danilo S. Balete (1960-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balete' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77102806-1: Based on the initial data import