Rafflesia gadutensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gadutensis
ID:
734483
Status:
valid
Authors:
Meijer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Blumea 30: 211 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733816
Common Names
- Rafflesia gadutensis
- Rafflesia Gadutensis
- Gadut Rafflesia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rafflesia gadutensis (also called 'Gadut Rafflesia', among many other common names) is a parasitic plant with large, red flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in lowland rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Rafflesia gadutensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rafflesia gadutensis 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 gadutensis is a parasitic plant, meaning it does not require cultivation or propagation. It is a rootless plant that obtains its nutrients from the host plant, Tetrastigma rafflesiae.
Where to Find Rafflesia gadutensis
Rafflesia gadutensis is native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra and can be found in the rainforests of the Barisan Mountains.
Rafflesia gadutensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Rafflesia gadutensis?
Rafflesia gadutensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Malaysia.
What is the size of Rafflesia gadutensis?
Rafflesia gadutensis can reach up to 1 meter in diameter.
What is the lifespan of Rafflesia gadutensis?
Rafflesia gadutensis 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-2869163: Based on the initial data import
Willem Meijer (1923-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meijer' in the authors string.