Etymology
The name "Rafflesia" is derived from the Latinized surname of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who discovered the flower in 1818.
Meaning and Origin
Rafflesia refers to the genus of parasitic flowering plants that includes the largest flower in the world. The genus was established in 1829 by Robert Brown, an English botanist, who named it after Raffles in recognition of his contributions to the exploration and scientific understanding of Southeast Asia.
Rafflesia is a parasitic plant that has no stems, leaves, or chlorophyll. It obtains its nutrients from its host vines, which are typically from the Tetrastigma genus. The flower consists of a single, fleshy structure that can grow up to 3 feet (1 meter) in diameter and weigh up to 24 pounds (11 kilograms).
The flowers have a distinctive, foul odor that attracts insects, which pollinate them. The flowers only bloom for a few days, and after pollination, they produce fruit that contains thousands of seeds. The seeds are dispersed by animals and water, and they germinate only when they land on a suitable host vine.
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