Rafflesia cantleyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cantleyi
ID:
734480
Status:
valid
Authors:
Solms
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg, Suppl. 3: 2 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733813
Common Names
- Rafflesia cantleyi
- Rafflesia Cantleyi
- Cantley's Rafflesia
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Rafflesia cantleyi (also called Cantley's 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 cantleyi 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 cantleyi 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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Rafflesia cantleyi 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 cantleyi
Rafflesia cantleyi can be found in Southeast Asia.
Rafflesia cantleyi FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Rafflesia cantleyi?
Rafflesia cantleyi is found in the tropical rainforests of Thailand.
What is the size of Rafflesia cantleyi?
Rafflesia cantleyi can reach up to 1 meter in diameter.
What is the lifespan of Rafflesia cantleyi?
Rafflesia cantleyi 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-2869160: Based on the initial data import
Hermann zu Solms-Laubach (1842-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Solms' in the authors string.