Rare Rafflesia flower rediscovery in Indonesia revives push to drop colonial name

The giant flower find has renewed calls among researchers to rename its genus, which honours British colonial official Thomas ...

Rafflesia’ or ‘padma’? Debate renewed over renaming of flower

JAKARTA: In November, people on social media rejoiced for a few weeks following the rediscovery of a rare species of the ...

‘Rafflesia’ or ‘padma’? Debate renewed in Indonesia over flower renaming

The flower was named after the Bencoolen lieutenant-governor Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
The Jakarta Post

‘Rafflesia’ or ‘padma’? Debate renewed over flower renaming

The recent rediscovery of a rare plant was met by renewed debate among researchers and public alike about academic colonialism. The concerns hinged on whether the Rafflesia, which was named after a ...
Indiatimes

Rare Rafflesia hasseltii bloom finally seen after 13 years in Sumatra’s tiger-patrolled jungle

A biologist finally saw the rare Rafflesia hasseltii bloom after a 13-year search in Sumatra's rainforests. This elusive 'corpse flower' is known for its strong smell and short blooming period. The ...
The Straits Times

Rare sight: Four Rafflesia species bloom simultaneously in Indonesia’s Bengkulu

JAKARTA – Four species of the rare parasitic flower Rafflesia are blooming simultaneously in Indonesia’s Bengkulu province, a highly unusual phenomenon and a positive sign for the conservation of ...
Tempo

Rare Rafflesia haseltii Blooms Repeatedly in Bengkulu

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The giant flower of Rafflesia hasseltii in Bukit Balai Tanjung Gelang, Rejang Lebong Regency, Bengkulu Province, reportedly blossomed on Wednesday, November 3, 2025. This location ...

7 Breathtaking Rainforests Around The World You Should Explore At Least Once

From the vast Amazon Rainforest and the wild Congo Rainforest to Australia’s ancient Daintree Rainforest, the misty Tongass ...