Rafflesia meijeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meijeri
ID:
749894
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiriad. & Sari
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 13: 96 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749227
Common Names
- Rafflesia meijeri
- Meijeri Rafflesia
- Meijeri Plant
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Rafflesia meijeri (also called Meijer's 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 meijeri is a parasitic plant native to Southeast Asia. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make tea. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rafflesia meijeri 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 meijeri 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 meijeri
Rafflesia meijeri is native to Indonesia, where it can be found in the provinces of East Kalimantan and West Kalimantan.
Rafflesia meijeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rafflesia meijeri?
Rafflesia meijeri
What is the common name of Rafflesia meijeri?
Meijer's Rafflesia
What is the family of Rafflesia meijeri?
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
H. Wiriadinata (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiriad.' in the authors string.
Rismita Sari: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sari' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77109300-1: Based on the initial data import