Rafflesia sharifah-hapsahiae (Rafflesiaceae), a new species from Peninsular Malaysia

Authors : Jumaat Haji Adam, Rahmah Mohamed, Mohd Afiq Aizat Juhari

Pages : 1038-1044

Doi:10.3906/bot-1210-34

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Publication Date : 9999-12-31

Article Type : Makaleler

Abstract :A new species of the genus Rafflesia, Rafflesia sharifah-hapsahiae, is described, with illustrations. A key to 2 related species of Rafflesia of Peninsular Malaysia is also provided. A discussion on its differences and similarities with Rafflesia azlanii and Rafflesia hasseltii is presented.
Keywords : Key words: Malaysia, tropical rainforest, Rafflesia, parasite