Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
consueloae
ID:
1332441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Galindon, Ong & Fernando

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 61: 39 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344895





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Uses & Benefits

Rafflesia consueloae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rafflesia consueloae has small, yellow flowers with a green centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rafflesia consueloae is a parasitic plant that is native to the Philippines. It can be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. It prefers well-draining soil that is kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Rafflesia consueloae

Rafflesia consueloae is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Rafflesia consueloae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rafflesia consueloae?

Rafflesia consueloae

What is the common name of Rafflesia consueloae?

Consuelo's Rafflesia

What are the characteristics of Rafflesia consueloae?

Rafflesia consueloae is a parasitic plant with no visible leaves or stems. The flowers are large and red in colour.

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

Edwino S. Fernando (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernando' in the authors string.
Perry S. Ong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ong' in the authors string.
John Michael M. Galindon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galindon' in the authors string.