The Rafflesia plant is itself not visible until the reproduction stage when flowers first bud through the woody vine and then open into the magnificent spectacle that is world-renowned today. Why? Rafflesia arnoldii is the largest individual ... All known species of Rafflesia are threatened or endangered. read more
Rafflesia arnoldii is the largest individual flower on earth. The flower can have a diameter of up to 106 cm. and can weigh up to 10 kg. read more
By far, forest destruction is the most significant threat to the existence of the Rafflesia. The rainforest area in SE Asia is threatened as well, thus the natural habitat of the plant is also diminishing. read more