Rafflesia hasseltii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hasseltii
ID:
734484
Status:
valid
Authors:
Suring.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Verslagen Meded. Afd. Natuurk. Kon. Akad. Wetensch. , ser. 2, 1879-1880(4): 5 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733817
Common Names
- Rafflesia hasseltii
- Rafflesia Hasseltii
- Hasselt's Rafflesia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rafflesia hasseltii (also called Rafflesia arnoldii, among many other common names) is a parasitic plant native to the rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is a large, reddish-brown flower that can reach up to 80 cm in diameter. Its habitats include tropical lowland forests, montane forests, and subalpine forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rafflesia hasseltii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rafflesia hasseltii 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 hasseltii 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 hasseltii
Rafflesia hasseltii is native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra and can be found in the rainforests of the Barisan Mountains.
Rafflesia hasseltii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Rafflesia hasseltii?
Rafflesia hasseltii is found in the tropical rainforests of Sumatra.
What is the size of Rafflesia hasseltii?
Rafflesia hasseltii can reach up to 1 meter in diameter.
What is the lifespan of Rafflesia hasseltii?
Rafflesia hasseltii 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,