Rafflesia kemumu
Rafflesia kemumu Susatya, Hidayati & Riki
Rafflesia kemumu is a parasitic plant species in the genus Rafflesia, part of the family Rafflesiaceae. It is found only on the island of Sumatera, Indonesia, and was formally described in 2017 by Susatya, Hidayati, and Riki.
Description
Rafflesia kemumu is a member of the Rafflesiaceae family and is one of the species within the Rafflesia genus, known for its parasitic lifestyle. This species is endemic to the island of Sumatera in Indonesia. It was first published in 2017 by the botanists Susatya, Hidayati, and Riki. As a parasitic plant, it lacks the typical structures of photosynthetic plants and is entirely dependent on its host for survival.
Distribution
Sumatera
