On the identity of Rafflesia manillana Teschem. (Rafflesiaceae)

Abstract

Recent collections of Rafflesia manillana Teschem. from its type locality in Basey, Samar Island, Philippines, and the description of several new small-diameter Rafflesia species in the Philippines necessitated a close re-examination of R. manillana throughout its known distributional range. The description of R. manillana is hereby amended to include newly recorded characters and to distinguish it from other Rafflesia species. An epitype is designated.