Rafflesia consueloae (Rafflesiaceae), the smallest among giants; a new species from Luzon Island, Philippines

Creator

John Michael M. Galindon, University of the Philippines Diliman
Perry S. Ong, University of the Philippines Diliman
Edwino S. Fernando, Diliman Science Research Foundation

Issue Date

2-2016

Abstract

A new species of Rafflesia (Rafflesiaceae) from Luzon Island, Philippines, Rafflesia consueloae Galindon, Ong & Fernando, is described and illustrated. It is distinct from all other species of Rafflesia in its small-sized flowers, the upright perigone lobes, and prominently cream-white disk surface that is often devoid of processes. Its small-sized flowers, with an average diameter of 9.73 cm when fully expanded, make it the smallest of the largest flowers in the world.

Source or Periodical Title

PhytoKeys

ISSN

1314-2011

Volume

61

Page

37-46

Document Type

Article

Physical Description

maps, illustrations, tables

Language

English

Subject

Conservation, Ecology, Holoparasitic plants, Taxonomy

Recommended Citation

Galindon, J.M.M., Ong, P.S., Fernando, E.S. (2016). Rafflesia consueloae (Rafflesiaceae), the smallest among giants; a new species from Luzon Island, Philippines. PhytoKeys, 61, 37-46. doi:10.3897/phytokeys.61.7295.

Identifier

doi:10.3897/phytokeys.61.7295.

Digital Copy

yes