The Rafflesia flower is the biggest flower in the world, however it can only grow in 1 place which is called Malaysia! The Rafflesia is also known as Monster flower because it can grow up to 3 feet (1 meter) across, either that or it's known as a Corpse flower as it is very stinky! The scientific name for Rafflesia is Rafflesia Arnoldii!
The rafflesia is considered the world's largest flower (rafflesia arnoldii). The blossom can grow to nearly a metre in diameter and weight up to 11 kgs. There are several species of Rafflesia all considered endangered or threatened, growing in the jungles of Southeast Asia. It is difficult to see them in bloom as it takes months for the buds to develop (9 months from bud to bloom). The blossom only last a few days. Blooms can be seen throughout the year, the rainy season seems to be the best time to see them.
They bloom throughout the year, but supposedly rainy season is better.
a year and two months
Largest bloom
the rafflesia attracts flies , which in turn pollinate the rafflesia
what is the lifespan of a rafflesia?
Rafflesia is the scientific/Latin/botanical name. Rafflesia is the genus.
The rafflesia is from the family Rafflesiaceae.
This question could go two ways, depending on what you consider a flower. Rafflesia arnoldii is the largest single flower in the world at three feet across and with petals .75" thick, whereas Amorphophallus titanum is the largest inflorescence at nine feet tall and three feet across.-Andrew D.
Rafflesia ssp.Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowering plants. There are approximately 25 verified species of Rafflesia.
one Parasite found in the tropical rainforest is Rafflesia Arnoldi.It attaches itself to the roots of trees and steams of vines and is only noticible when in bloom. Rafflesia Arnoldi has has the world's largest flower, more than three feet in diameter. It produces an odor similar to rotting flesh to attract pollinating insects.
The largest single flower belongs to Rafflesia arnoldii, or the 'Corpse flower'.It is a parasitic plant, with no visible leaves, roots, or stem. It attaches itself to a host plant to obtain water and nutrients. When in bloom, the Rafflesia emits a repulsive odor, similar to that of rotting meat. This odor attracts insects that pollinate the plant.Rafflesia arnoldii is a member of the genus Rafflesia. It is noted for producing the largest individual flower on earth. It occurs only in the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo in the Malay Archipelago.Recent molecular taxonomy studies have resulted in assigning Rafflesia arnoldii to the family of Euphorbiaceae.The Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum) and Talipot palm (Corypha umbraculifera) appear to have bigger flowers, but they are technically clusters of many flowers.The world's largest sunflower stands at 32.5" wide whereas the average Rafflesia can have a flower as large as 39" wide.The Rafflesia arnoldii.The flower with the world's largest bloom is the Rafflesia arnoldii. This rare flower is found in the rainforests of Indonesia. It can grow to be 3 feet across and weigh up to 15 pounds! It is a parasitic plant, with no visible leaves, roots, or stem. It attaches itself to a host plant to obtain water and nutrients. When in bloom, the Rafflesia emits a repulsive odor, similar to that of rotting meat. This odor attracts insects that pollinate the plant
it is becausethe rain Forest are cut out where also rafflesia cannot grow
it is a parasitic plant like rafflesia
Rafflesia is the largest flower.It belongs to:Kingdom:PlantaeDivision:Magnoliospidaclass:magnoliospidaOrder:malphigialesFamily:rafflesiaceae