Status:
valid
Authors:
Teschem.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Boston J. Nat. Hist. 4: 63 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733821
Common Names
- Rafflesia manillana
- Rafflesia Manillana
- Manila Rafflesia
Synonyms
- Rafflesia cumingii R.Br. [unknown]
Description
Rafflesia manillana (also called Rafflesia arnoldii var. manillana, among many other common names) is a parasitic plant native to the rainforests of the Philippines. It is a large, reddish-brown flower that can reach up to 80 cm in diameter. Its habitats include tropical lowland forests, montane forests, and subalpine forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rafflesia manillana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its large, showy flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rafflesia manillana has large, red flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rafflesia manillana is a parasitic plant, meaning it does not require cultivation or propagation. It is a rootless plant that obtains its nutrients from the host plant, Tetrastigma rafflesiae.
Where to Find Rafflesia manillana
Rafflesia manillana is native to the Philippines and can be found in the rainforests of the Sierra Madre mountain range.
Rafflesia manillana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Rafflesia manillana?
Rafflesia manillana is found in the tropical rainforests of the Philippines.
What is the size of Rafflesia manillana?
Rafflesia manillana can reach up to 1 meter in diameter.
What is the lifespan of Rafflesia manillana?
Rafflesia manillana has a lifespan of about 5-7 days.
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,