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Rafflesia

Rafflesia arnoldii

Endangered ↓

Diet

Parasite

Lifespan

5 years

Length

1.0 m

Weight

11.0 kg

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

Rafflesia arnoldii produces the world's largest individual flower, up to 1 meter in diameter. It is a parasitic plant with no roots, stems, or leaves.

Fun Facts

✨ It smells like rotting flesh to attract pollinators.
✨ The flower takes 9 months to develop but only lasts 5-7 days.
✨ It was named after Sir Stamford Raffles.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌲 Forest

Distributed across Indonesia and Malaysia. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Diet & Behavior

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Parasite

Rafflesia is classified as parasite, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Parasite

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Family

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Genus

Rosa (Roses)

Species

Rafflesia arnoldii (Rafflesia)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rafflesia?

The scientific name of Rafflesia is Rafflesia arnoldii. It belongs to the genus Rosa.

What is the conservation status of Rafflesia?

Rafflesia (Rafflesia arnoldii) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Rafflesia live?

Rafflesia is found in Distributed across Indonesia and Malaysia. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Indonesia, Malaysia.

What family does Rafflesia belong to?

Rafflesia (Rafflesia arnoldii) belongs to the genus Rosa, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.

What does Rafflesia eat?

Rafflesia is parasite. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Rafflesia live?

Rafflesia has an average lifespan of approximately 5 years in the wild.

Is Rafflesia endangered?

Yes, Rafflesia (Rafflesia arnoldii) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Rafflesia belong to?

Rafflesia (Rafflesia arnoldii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).