Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
rochussenii
ID:
734494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Teijsm. & Binn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Natuurk. Tijdschr. Ned.-Indië 1: 427 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733827

Common Names

  • Rafflesia rochussenii
  • Rafflesia Rochussenii
  • Rochussen's Rafflesia

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Description

Rafflesia rochussenii (also called Rafflesia arnoldii var. rochussenii, among many other common names) is a parasitic plant native to the rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. 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 rochussenii 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

The flower of Rafflesia rochussenii is a large, red, cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a white, waxy coating.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rafflesia rochussenii 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 rochussenii

Rafflesia rochussenii is native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra and can be found in the rainforests of the Barisan Mountains.

Rafflesia rochussenii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Rafflesia rochussenii?

Rafflesia rochussenii is found in the tropical rainforests of Sumatra.

What is the size of Rafflesia rochussenii?

Rafflesia rochussenii can reach up to 1 meter in diameter.

What is the lifespan of Rafflesia rochussenii?

Rafflesia rochussenii has a lifespan of about 5-7 days.

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-2869173: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Elias Teijsmann (1808-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teijsm.' in the authors string.
Simon Binnendijk (1821-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Binn.' in the authors string.