Instead, 25 Rafflesia species be considered critically endangered, 15 endangered two vulnerable, scientists say—in total, that's species the genus.
Currently, Rafflesia magnifica the species listed critically endangered. Experts call actions as greater protection the plant's habitat, methods propagation, .
The 42 species the parasitic plant Rafflesia, as corpse flower, endangered due the destruction forest habitats. Photograph: Maizal Chaniago/Getty Images Save story
LONDON -- Rafflesia, flower species contains of world's largest flowers, at risk extinction, scientists warned a study. study, co-authored botanists .
An international group scientists, including botanists the University Oxford's Botanic Garden, issued urgent call coordinated action save iconic genus Rafflesia, contains world's largest flowers.This a study published week found most the 42 species severely threatened, just of is listed the .
The study constitutes first comprehensive evaluation the threats facing Rafflesia species globally. Researchers that of 42 species, 25 categorized critically endangered, 15 endangered, two vulnerable. . Adding the sense urgency the elusive life cycle corpse flower plants. Rafflesia .
The results the study that 42 Rafflesia species under threat: based the criteria by IUCN, scientists classified 25 'Critically Endangered', 15 'Endangered .
Rafflesia a genus about 40 species plants are native the tropical rainforests Southeast Asia. are parasites infect vines the grape family (Vitaceae), have .
An international team scientists conducted first comprehensive assessment extinction risk all Rafflesia species.Their findings reveal over 60% the 42 species face severe threat extinction. Rafflesia produce world's largest individual flowers, can grow 3 feet wide. However, species highly restricted ranges Southeast Asia's .
The scientists classified 25 species Critically Endangered 15 Endangered, to IUCN's criteria classification. Rafflesia bengkuluensis its custodians Sumatra .
Rafflesia: Known as the 'corpse flower' due to its offending smell
