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The widely shared discovery also reopened conversations about the species\u2019 natural habitat and the need for scientific exploration of this parasitic organism.<\/p>\n\n<p>Responding to the attention, UNAIR botanist Prof. Hery Purnobasuki, MSi, PhD, explained that Rafflesia is a true parasitic plant that relies entirely on its host. \u201cThis flower, this plant, is wholly parasitic and survives by attaching itself to another plant. Indonesia\u2019s climate provides ideal conditions for its growth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-391215598b7c1263d1ac8ef8e3fc8835\"><strong>Origins and parasitic traits of Rafflesia<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p>Prof. Purnobasuki noted that Rafflesia can grow only on specific types of climbing vines. As a parasitic plant, it lacks leaves and cannot photosynthesize. Instead, it absorbs all nutrients directly from its host\u2019s tissues. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/unair.ac.id\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ketua-LIPJPHKI-dalam-Pengukuhan-2-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-317969\" style=\"width:604px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unair.ac.id\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ketua-LIPJPHKI-dalam-Pengukuhan-2-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/unair.ac.id\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ketua-LIPJPHKI-dalam-Pengukuhan-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/unair.ac.id\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ketua-LIPJPHKI-dalam-Pengukuhan-2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/unair.ac.id\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ketua-LIPJPHKI-dalam-Pengukuhan-2-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/unair.ac.id\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ketua-LIPJPHKI-dalam-Pengukuhan-2-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prof. Hery Purnobasuki, MSi, PhD, Head of the Sustainable Community Service Institute (LPMB) Universitas Airlangga and Botany Expert (Photo: UNAIR Public Relations)&#13;\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>He added that Rafflesia thrives only in highly specific environments. \u201cIt survives in areas with very little pollution and minimal human disturbance. That\u2019s why it is rarely encountered by the public,\u201d said the Head of UNAIR\u2019s Sustainable Community Service Institute.<\/p>\n\n<p>Indonesia is currently home to around 13\u201314 Rafflesia species, although Rafflesia arnoldii remains the most familiar to the public. Prof. Purnobasuki believes that broader scientific exploration could lead to the identification of additional species.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8cf745a3d84ccaef1253d9ba50164a61\"><strong>Rafflesia reproduction<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p>Addressing reports that described the recent appearance of Rafflesia hasseltii as a new discovery, Prof. Purnobasuki clarified that the species had previously been documented. \u201cMorphologically, trained observers can identify Rafflesia buds from the start. Residents report sightings, and practitioners monitor the buds until they bloom. So it is not an abrupt, unexpected find,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n<p>Yet many aspects of Rafflesia reproduction and embryo dispersal remain unclear. Scientists still do not know exactly how the species spreads, though intermediaries are likely involved.<\/p>\n\n<p>Unlike other plants with visible seed-dispersal mechanisms, Rafflesia remains puzzling. \u201cMale and female flowers grow separately. Fertilization requires an intermediary. But how the embryo enters its host\u2019s tissue remains a major question,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-539187550d37d0432c9958e75f8c1f91\"><strong>Need for scientific exploration and risks of land conversion<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p>As the world\u2019s second most biodiverse nation after Brazil, Indonesia has significant potential for discovering more endemic species. However, habitat loss from land conversion continues to jeopardize rare plants like Rafflesia. \u201cIf this is considered a national treasure, it must be protected, not merely publicized. Protecting its habitat requires coordinated action from many parties,\u201d stressed the Faculty of Science and Technology lecturer.<\/p>\n\n<p>He also emphasized the need to develop cultivation techniques for Rafflesia. Successful propagation would allow the plant to be reintroduced into its native habitat as part of conservation efforts. In addition, the discovery of new species offers Indonesian researchers the opportunity to be formally credited in scientific nomenclature.<\/p>\n\n<p>Author: Rizma Elyza<\/p>\n\n<p>Editor: Yulia Rohmawati<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UNAIR NEWS \u2013 A recent discovery of Rafflesia hasseltii has revived public interest in one of Indonesia\u2019s rare endemic plants. 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