| Rafflesia azlanii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Rafflesiaceae |
| Genus: | Rafflesia |
| Species: | R. azlanii
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| Binomial name | |
| Rafflesia azlanii | |
Rafflesia azlanii is a parasitic flowering plant of the genus Rafflesia, endemic to Peninsular Malaysia. It is most similar to R. cantleyi, but differs in having larger perigone blotches.
The flower was first discovered in the Royal Belum Forest Reserve in the state of Perak in 2003, and is named after the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah. It can be found in lowland dipterocarp forests.
References
- ^ Latiff, A. & M. Wong. 2003. A new species of Rafflesia from Peninsular Malaysia. Folia Malaysiana 4(3–4): 135–146.
- ^ "Dua lokasi di Hulu Perak subur Rafflesia". Harian Metro (in Malay). 25 March 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS)". Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS).
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