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Rhizanthes zippelii

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Rafflesiaceae

Rank
  
Species

Order
  
Malpighiales

Genus
  
Rhizanthes

Similar
  
Rhizanthes, Bdallophytum, Rafflesia tuan‑mudae, Sapria, Pilostyles

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.

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Rhizanthes zippelii Wikipedia