Reinwardtia
Vol 13, No 2 (2010): Vol. 13 No. 2

A NEW SPECIES OF RAFFLESIA (RAFFLESIACEAE) FROM NORTH SUMATRA

HARRY WIRIADINATA (Herbarium Bogoriense, Botany Division, Research Center for Biology–LIPI, Jl. Raya Jakarta–Bogor Km 46, Cibinong 16911, Indonesia)
RISMITA SARI (Center for Plant Conservation, Bogor Botanic Gardens–LIPI, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda 3, Bogor 16122, Indonesia.)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 May 2012

Abstract

WIRIADINATA, H. & SARI, R. 2010. A new species of Rafflesia (Rafflesiaceae) from North Sumatra. Reinwardtia  13(2): 95-100. - Rafflesia meijeri Wiriadinata & Sari spec. nov. from North Sumatra is described. It appears closely related to R. rochussenii Teijsm. & Binn. from West Java which has no processes on the disk, smaller flower, the lobes with a different wart pattern, a wider groove with thin lamellae on the central column, ramenta filiform without swollen apex.

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reinwardtia

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology

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Reinwardtia is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of plant science, with a particular emphasis on three core areas: plant taxonomy, plant ecology, and ethnobotany. The journal serves as a vital platform for disseminating research that explores the ...