Rafflesia kerrii
Rafflesia kerrii Meijer
Rafflesia kerrii is a species in the genus Rafflesia, belonging to the parasitic plant family Rafflesiaceae. It is native to the rainforests of southern Thailand and peninsular Malaysia, including areas such as Khao Sok National Park and Khlong Phanom National Park. The species was described by Meijer in 1984.
Description
Rafflesia kerrii is a parasitic plant that grows in the tropical rainforests of southern Thailand and peninsular Malaysia. It is part of the Rafflesiaceae family, known for its parasitic lifestyle. The species is found in protected areas such as Khao Sok National Park and Khlong Phanom National Park. It is referred to locally in Thailand by the names บัวผุด, ย่านไก่ต้ม, and บัวตูม. The species was formally described in 1984 by Meijer.
Distribution
Malaya · Thailand
