17-5-2023 PORING HOT SPRINGS, BORNEO - RAFFLESIA (Rafflesia keithii)

Rafflesia keithii, the biggest flower of the world.

Rafflesia keithii is a parasitic flowering plant in the genus Rafflesia endemic to Sabah in Borneo. The flowers can grow up to one metre in diameter. It is named after Henry (Harry) George Keith, former Conservator of Forests in North Borneo (now Sabah).

The native range of this species is Borneo (Sabah). It is a holoparasitic perennial and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.