Rhizanthes zippelii

(Rhizanthes zippelii)

Description

Rhizanthes zippelii is a species of parasitic flowering plant without leaves, stems, roots, or photosynthetic tissue. They grow on roots of the Tetrastigma vine. They are found in the tropical forests of western Java. The flowers are white, with brown tips, and are from 16 to 29 cm across.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Malpighiales
Family:Rafflesiaceae
Genus:Rhizanthes
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