Rafflesia verrucosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
747775
Status:
valid
Authors:
Balete, Pelser, Nickrent & Barcelona
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 10: 50 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747108
Common Names
- Verrucosa Rafflesia
- Rafflesia Verrucosa
- Verrucosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rafflesia verrucosa (also called Warty Rafflesia, among many other common names) is a parasitic plant native to Southeast Asia. It has no leaves or stems, and produces large, red flowers. It is found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rafflesia verrucosa is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rafflesia verrucosa has large, red flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have round, green leaves.
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Rafflesia verrucosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.
Where to Find Rafflesia verrucosa
Rafflesia verrucosa is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in tropical rainforests and lowland forests.
Rafflesia verrucosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rafflesia verrucosa?
Rafflesia verrucosa
What is the family of Rafflesia verrucosa?
Rafflesiaceae
Where is Rafflesia verrucosa found?
Indonesia
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
Pieter B. Pelser (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pelser' in the authors string.
Julie F. Barcelona (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barcelona' in the authors string.
Daniel L. Nickrent (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nickrent' in the authors string.
Danilo S. Balete (1960-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balete' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77107925-1: Based on the initial data import