Rafflesia zollingeriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zollingeriana
ID:
734500
Status:
valid
Authors:
Koord.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Bot. Overz. Raffles. : 67 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733833
Common Names
- Rafflesia zollingeriana
- Rafflesia Zollingeriana
- Zollinger's Rafflesia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rafflesia zollingeriana (also called Rafflesia arnoldii var. zollingeriana, 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 zollingeriana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its large, showy flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rafflesia zollingeriana has large, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rafflesia zollingeriana 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 zollingeriana
Rafflesia zollingeriana is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Rafflesia zollingeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rafflesia zollingeriana?
Rafflesia zollingeriana
What is the common name of Rafflesia zollingeriana?
Zollinger's Rafflesia
What is the natural habitat of Rafflesia zollingeriana?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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
Sijfert Hendrik Koorders (1863-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koord.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:707090-1: Based on the initial data import