Rafflesia borneensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borneensis
ID:
734478
Status:
valid
Authors:
Koord.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Bot. Overz. Raffles. : 47 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733811
Common Names
- Rafflesia borneensis
- Rafflesia Borneensis
- Borneo Rafflesia
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Rafflesia borneensis (also called Borneo Rafflesia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rafflesiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests. It is a parasitic plant with no visible leaves or stems. The flowers are large and red with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Rafflesia borneensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rafflesia borneensis has large, red flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rafflesia borneensis is a parasitic plant that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Once established, the plant should be grown in partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Rafflesia borneensis
Rafflesia borneensis can be found in Southeast Asia.
Rafflesia borneensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Rafflesia borneensis?
Rafflesia borneensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Borneo.
What is the size of Rafflesia borneensis?
Rafflesia borneensis can reach up to 1 meter in diameter.
What is the lifespan of Rafflesia borneensis?
Rafflesia borneensis 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2869159: Based on the initial data import
Sijfert Hendrik Koorders (1863-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koord.' in the authors string.