Rafflesia (Corpse Flower)

Brief Description

The Rafflesia arnoldii is known for producing the largest individual flower on Earth. It is a parasitic plant with no visible leaves, roots, or stems, appearing only as a massive, five-petaled reddish-brown flower with white spots and a strong odor of decaying flesh.

Care Instructions

This plant cannot be cultivated in a traditional home or garden setting. It is a rare holoparasite that depends entirely on its host vine, Tetrastigma, for water and nutrients. It requires specific tropical rainforest conditions and its host plant to survive.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-02-18T01:42:44.350219