No. That is a rumour. They are limited to parts of the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. The related link below will show where they can be found.
Heliconia Rafflesia
there are colourful flowers
Rafflesia
The Rafflesia
the heliconia flower
No
tropical rain forest
it is becausethe rain Forest are cut out where also rafflesia cannot grow
The Amazon Rainforest is a Tropical Rainforest
In the Amazon rainforest, the canopy is thick and may stretch to heights of 80 to 150 feet. These have flowers and fruits and are a good habitat for birds, insects and small mammals. The understory of the Amazon rainforest is characterized by high humidity, low light and constant heat.
The Amazon Rainforest is a tropical rainforest.
The scientific name of rafflesia is Rafflesia arnoldii. It is a genus of parasitic flowering plants found in Southeast Asia, known for producing the largest flowers in the world.