Rafflesia keithii-One of the rarest species, Rafflesia keithii, can only be found in Sabah along the eastern slopes of mighty Mount Kinabalu.
Nepenthes rajah- Sweet nectar can be found inside the lid of the Rajah’s pitcher, which the shrews go crazy for and regularly lick off in the daytime. While licking, the shrew often sits over the opening of the pitcher, defecating or urinating into it.
Rhododendron lowii-A beautiful sunny golden colour, the rhododendron lowii normally thrives at higher altitudes of Mount Kinabalu. It’s definitely a fabulous sight to see because of its cheerful yellow colour.
Rotschild Slipper Orchid-Borneo is home to over 3,000 species of orchids, and this diversity is unmatched by any other place on Earth, not to mention all the rare and endemic species unique to the island. Which also happens to be the world’s most expensive orchid!
Begonia kinabaluensis- can only be found around the elevations of Mount Kinabalu. it has dark green leaves and its flower petals are a soft pink and covered with red hair, as its entire stem.
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