faflesia flower in the world's largest flower from bengkulu Indonesia
(Rafflesia arnoldii) are obligate parasites of plants which are notorious for having very large flowers, even the largest flower in the world. He grew up in the network of vines (lianas) Tetrastigma and has no leaves and is unable to photosynthesize. This plant is endemic on the island of Sumatra, particularly the southern part (Bengkulu, Jambi and South Sumatra). Kerinci Seblat National Park is a major conservation area of this species. This species, along with other members of the genus Rafflesia, threatened status is due to massive deforestation. In Java patma grow only one type of parasite, Rafflesia patma. Parasite is not rooted flowers, no leaves, and not stemmed. Diameter of flowers when in bloom can reach 1 meter with a weight about 11 pounds. Flowers suck inorganic and organic elements of the host plant Tetrastigma
