Rafflesia su-meiae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
su-meiae
ID:
750796
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Wong, Nais & F.Gan
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Folia Malaysiana 10: 90 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750129
Common Names
- Rafflesia su-meiae
- Su-Meiae Rafflesia
- Su-Mei Rafflesia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rafflesia su-meiae (also called 'Su-Mei Rafflesia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Malaysia. It has white and pink flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is commonly found in moist, loamy soils in forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Rafflesia su-meiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks for its beautiful flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, coughs, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rafflesia su-meiae is white or pink in color and has 5 petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and long.
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Rafflesia su-meiae is a perennial shrub that is propagated through cuttings or layering. It prefers to grow in partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Rafflesia su-meiae
Rafflesia su-meiae can be found in the tropical rainforests of China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Rafflesia su-meiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rafflesia su-meiae?
Rafflesia su-meiae
What is the common name of Rafflesia su-meiae?
Su-mei's Rafflesia
What is the natural habitat of Rafflesia su-meiae?
Tropical 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
Mathew Wong (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Wong' in the authors string.
J. Nais: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nais' in the authors string.
F. Gan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Gan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77113746-1: Based on the initial data import