Rafflesia lobata

Aerial buds on Tetrastigma host vine. 

 Sebaste, Antique Province, Panay Island, Philippines. 

 Photo by Renee Galang

Galang, R. and D. A. Madulid. 2006.  A second new species of Rafflesia (Rafflesiaceae) from Panay Island, Philippines.  Folia Malaysiana 7: 1-8.

This species was discovered by Renee Galang during his expedition to Mt. Igtuog and Mt. Sakpaw in the Central Panay mountain range during the course of his study of the Philippine Spotted Deer (Cervus alfredi).

One of the most distinctive features of Rafflesia lobata is that some populations have flowers with a lobed diaphragm that opens outward.  Nearly all other Rafflesia (and Sapria) species have diaphragms that curve inward. That said, it is interesting to note that this feature is polymorphic in R. lobata (at least as the species is currently defined).  

Inland Resort

Inland Resort Found in Poblacion, Sebaste, Antique. Its is a pool. With affordable cost for only 10 pesos per head and 50 pesos for the cottage.  Videoke is also available for only 5 pesos per song. 6 Feet for the adult and 3 Feet for the children. 

It is safe to swim in. 

It is good for any occasions such as nuptial,birthday party and etc.