Rafflesia, the flower species which contains some of the world’s largest flowers, is at risk of extinction, scientists have warned in a new study.
, co-authored by botanists from the University of Oxford’s Botanic Garden and the University of Philippines Los Bannos, found that 60% of the 42 known species of Rafflesia are facing a "severe risk of extinction."
The Rafflesia arnoldi is also sometimes referred to as the "corpse flower" -- a nickname attributed to the pungent foul flesh-like odor it emits to lure pollinators. “We urgently need a joined-up, cross-regional approach to save some of the world’s most remarkable flowers, most of which are now on the brink of being lost,” says Dr. Chris Thorogood, co-author of the study, and Deputy Director and Head of Science at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum.
“Plants are crucial for our existence -- the air we breathe, the food we eat and the medicines we take. Yet many people scarcely even notice them. The fact is, we are more attuned to seeing animals in the world around us,” says Dr. Thorogood. The study highlights that engaging local communities is also key to conservation of the iconic plants.Adriane Tobias, a forester from the Philippines.
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