Rafflesia: Arnoldii

Rafflesia arnoldii, the world’s largest flower, is a botanical marvel that has captivated scientists and plant lovers for centuries. Native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, this flower holds a unique place in the plant kingdom. Its enormous size, unusual life cycle, and fascinating adaptations make it one of nature’s most intriguing creations. Rafflesia is a genus of plants that parasitize vines and have enormous flowers that smell like rotting flesh. They are found in Southeast Asia and have up to 41 species, some of which are the largest flowers in the world. Rafflesia Indonesia is a website dedicated to providing information about the Rafflesia plant species found in Indonesia. The website features stunning photographs and detailed information about the Rafflesia , including its characteristics, habitat, and conservation status. Rafflesia arnoldii is a species of flowering plant in the parasitic genus Rafflesia within the family Rafflesiaceae. It is native to the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo. [2][3] It is commonly known as the corpse flower[4] or giant padma[5]. It is noted for producing the largest individual flower on Earth. [6] Although there are some plants with larger flowering organs like the titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) and talipot palm (Corypha umbraculifera), those are technically clusters of ...