Status:
valid
Authors:
Galindon, Ong & Fernando
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 61: 39 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344895
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.
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 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
Perry S. Ong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ong' in the authors string.