flowers typical of indonesia

Rafflesia Arnoldii R.Br.

The national flower owned by Indonesia is the Rare Pusa which is the Great Padma Flower, better known as the rafflesia flower with the name of Rafflesia Arnoldii R.Br. This flower is often misinterpreted as a carcass flower whereas between padma and carrion flower is different.

This flower is a flower that has no stems, leaves or roots. But it has flower petals that bloom over the stems of liana as a parasitic plant. The interesting thing about this flower is the bright red color that attracts attention to its size can reach 70-110 cm with a height of 50 cm.

The bloom period was only a few days and much different from the growth period that can reach 9 months. This flower is also a flower that has not been successfully planted outside its natural habitat so that it can only be found in the forest. Because of its uniqueness, difficulty and its peculiarities, the interest of padma is chosen as a rare pauper.