Rafflesia Collection

Close-up of the Rafflesia, the worlds largest flowering plant, Borneo, Asia

Rafflesia
5311870 Rafflesia; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Rafflesia, a genus of parasitic flowering plants. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Root plants and vegetables including artichoke, globe thistle, chicory, dandelion, centaury, tansy, passionflower
FLO4684728 Root plants and vegetables including artichoke, globe thistle, chicory, dandelion, centaury, tansy, passionflower, rafflesia, pumpkin, sunflower, etc

Large flower of the parasitic plant Rafflesia pricei, growing in rainforest, Mount Kinabalu, Borneo, May, 2013. Filmed for the BBC series Wonders of The Monsoon

Rafflesia flower (Rafflesia keithii) growing from Tetrastigma vine on rainforest floor. Lower slopes of Mt Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo

Rafflesia (Rafflesia keithii) flower aged approximately 3 days on rainforest floor. Lower slopes of Mt Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Rafflesia (Rafflesia pricei) flower, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Carrion fly on the parasitic plant Rafflesia pricei flower, Mount Kinabalu, Borneo, May, 2013. Filmed for the BBC series Wonders of The Monsoon

Root plants and vegetables including artichoke, globe thistle, chicory, dandelion, centaury, tansy, passionflower, rafflesia, pumpkin, sunflower, etc

Corpse lily, Rafflesia arnoldii
Corpse lily or rafflesia, Rafflesia arnoldii. Rafflesie. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d

Rafflesia horsfieldii (Rafflesia patma). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

The largest of all known flowers (coloured engraving)
998413 The largest of all known flowers (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Rafflesia, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999679 Rafflesia, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Rafflesia (Rafflesia Keithii) flower, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Rafflesia (Rafflesia Keithii) flower attracts flies, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Rafflesia - petals opening (Rafflesia sp)

Rafflesia - Flower prior to petals opening. (Rafflesia sp )

Rafflesia - prior to petals opening (Rafflesia sp.)

Cynomorium coccineum

Scybalium fungiforme
Illustration of a Scybalium fungiforme

Rafflesia arnoldii
Illustration of a Rafflesia arnoldii, Rafflesia patma

Rhopalocnemis and helosis
Illustration of a Rhopalocnemis and helosis

Illustration of Rafflesia arnoldii flower compared to size of human hand

Picture No. 10862801
Rafflesia (Rafflesia arnoldii) flower. Crocken Range, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia Date:

1818 Rafflesia discovery largest flower
Rafflesia arnoldi. Hand tinted copperplate engraving from " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" BD XI, No 14, plate CLXXIII. c1820

Rafflesia flower
Indonesia, Sumatra, Berastagi, Rafflesia flower (Rafflesia arnoldii) on the forest floor. It is one of the largest flowers known, and can reach a width of a meter

Rafflesia - prior to petals opening
MI-1577 Rafflesia - prior to petals opening Rafflesia sp. Masahiro Iijima Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rafflesia sp. MI 1583 ‘Petals opening © Masahiro Iijima / ARDEA LONDON
MI-1583 Rafflesia - "petals" opening Rafflesia sp Masahiro Iijima Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Rafflesia - Flower prior to petals opening
MI-1576 Rafflesia - Flower prior to petals opening. Rafflesia sp Masahiro Iijima Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Rafflesia keithii Borneo
GET-1199 Rafflesia keithii Borneo Rafflesia keithii Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Reconstruction: Tree Shrew on Rafflesia
JH-22 Reconstruction: Tree Shrew on Rafflesia John Holmes Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

The Rafflesia, biggest flower in the world, no leaves and parasitises Tetrastigma vine, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

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The Rafflesia, a marvel of nature found in the rainforests of Borneo, Asia, is truly a sight to behold. With its large and captivating flowers, it holds the title for being the world's largest flowering plant. In close-up shots, we can see the intricate details of this parasitic plant. The Rafflesia pricei stands out with its enormous flower that dominates the rainforest landscape. Growing on Tetrastigma vines on the forest floor, the Rafflesia keithii showcases its beauty as it ages gracefully over three days. Found in Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia, these vibrant blooms attract carrion flies who play an essential role in their pollination process. These insects are drawn to the pungent odor emitted by these magnificent flowers. While some may find them peculiar or even eerie due to their resemblance to rotting flesh, others appreciate their uniqueness and rarity. Known as corpse lilies or Carrion flowers because of their smell and appearance when fully open; they add an air of mystery to their surroundings. Historical engravings from 1833-39 depict these extraordinary plants in all their glory. Their petals opening up like delicate works of art showcase nature's creativity at its finest. Although not commonly seen outside of their natural habitat in Borneo's lush rainforests, we can still admire photographs and illustrations that capture the essence and grandeur of these remarkable plants. Rooted firmly among other plants and vegetables within this diverse ecosystem lies this botanical wonder - Rafflesia arnoldii - reminding us once again how vast and awe-inspiring our planet truly is. From ancient times until now, humans have marveled at this floral giant—the largest known flower ever discovered—a testament to nature's ability to surprise us with its creations. So let us celebrate the magnificence that is Rafflesia—nature's masterpiece—an emblematic symbol of the beauty and diversity that exists within our world.