Rafflesia lawangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lawangensis
ID:
749895
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mat-Salleh, Mahyuni & Susatya
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 13: 160 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749228
Common Names
- Rafflesia lawangensis
- Lawangensis Rafflesia
- Lawangensis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rafflesia lawangensis (also called Lawang Rafflesia, among many other common names) is a parasitic species of the Rafflesiaceae family. It is native to Indonesia. It grows in tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rafflesia lawangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rafflesia lawangensis has large, red flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have thin stems and small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rafflesia lawangensis is a parasitic plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Rafflesia lawangensis
Rafflesia lawangensis is native to Indonesia, where it can be found in the provinces of East Kalimantan and West Kalimantan.
Rafflesia lawangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rafflesia lawangensis?
Rafflesia lawangensis
What is the common name of Rafflesia lawangensis?
Lawang Rafflesia
What is the family of Rafflesia lawangensis?
Rafflesiaceae
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
Kamaruddin Bin Mat-Salleh (1959-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mat-Salleh' in the authors string.
Agus Susatya (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Susatya' in the authors string.
Ridha Mahyuni: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mahyuni' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77109305-1: Based on the initial data import