Rafflesia leonardi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leonardi
ID:
510813
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barcelona & Pelser
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Blumea 53: 224 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510145
Common Names
- Rafflesia leonardi
- Leonard's Rafflesia
- Leonardi Rafflesia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rafflesia leonardi (also called 'Leonard's Rafflesia', among many other common names) is a parasitic plant with large, red flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Rafflesia leonardi is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rafflesia leonardi has a large, white flower with a diameter of up to 1 meter and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rafflesia leonardi is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in containers or raised beds. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Rafflesia leonardi
Rafflesia leonardi can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia.
Rafflesia leonardi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rafflesia leonardi?
Rafflesia leonardi
What are the common names of Rafflesia leonardi?
Leonard's Rafflesia
What is the natural habitat of Rafflesia leonardi?
Tropical montane 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2608428: Based on the initial data import
Pieter B. Pelser (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pelser' in the authors string.
Julie F. Barcelona (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barcelona' in the authors string.