Rafflesia schadenbergiana
Rafflesia schadenbergiana Göpp. ex Hieron.
Rafflesia schadenbergiana is a parasitic plant in the family Rafflesiaceae, found only on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It produces the largest flowers among Rafflesia species in the country, measuring 52–80 cm in diameter, and ranks second in size within the genus after Rafflesia arnoldii.
Description
Rafflesia schadenbergiana, described in 1885, belongs to the genus Rafflesia and is part of the Rafflesiaceae family. This species is endemic to Mindanao, where it grows as a parasite on host plants. The flowers of R. schadenbergiana are among the largest in the genus, with diameters ranging from 52 to 80 cm. It is surpassed in size only by R. arnoldii, making it the second-largest flower in the genus. The species is notable for its extreme floral dimensions and is a rare example of the unique and highly specialized biology of Rafflesia.
Distribution
Philippines
