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

Authors: JUMAAT HAJI ADAM, RAHMAH MOHAMED, MOHD AFIQ AIZAT JUHARI, NIK NADIRA FARHANA NIK ARIFF, KIEW-LIAN WAN

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: Malaysia, tropical rainforest, Rafflesia, parasite

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