Habitat
A rainforest plant which parasitises Terastigma vines
Distribution
South east Asia
Status
IUCN Threat categories for the 15 species range from 'Endangered' to 'Indeterminate'
Population
No population estimates are available.
Threats
Loss of habitat as human population clears rainforest
Conservation
Protect natural habitat
Size
Largest flowers up to 1m in diameter
Weight
Not available.
Special features
A total parasite, only the foul smelling, insect pollinated flowers are
obvious, and these are produced after 5 years of parasitic growth in the
host vine.
File last modified Thursday, October 3, 1996