Taxonomic Treatment
Rafflesia balatociana sp. nov. (Figs.1–2, 4a ).
Type: PHILIPPINES. Luzon Island, Kalinga Province, Pasil Municipality, Barangay Balatoc, Mt. Amferchuwan, 1780 m elev., male flower, 01 October 2022, Tobias 2022-2 (spirit collection; holotype LBC!).