Titan arum - Wikipedia
Amorphophallus titanum, the titan arum, is a flowering plant in the family Araceae. It has a large unbranched inflorescence; a tall single leaf, branched like a tree; and a heavy tuber which enables the plant to produce the inflorescence. A. titanum is endemic to rainforests on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
Titan arum | Description, Size, Flower, Smell, Life Cycle, & Facts ...
Jan 2, 2025 · titan arum, (Amorphophallus titanum), herbaceous flowering plant of the arum family, known for its massive foul-smelling inflorescence (cluster of flowers). The plant is endemic to the steep hillsides of rainforests in western Sumatra but is …
Titan arum - Amorphophallus titanum | Plants - Kew
Better known as the corpse flower, the titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) is one of the smelliest plants in the world. It smells like rotten flesh when in bloom to attract flies which pollinate the plant.
The Corpse Flower: Description, Life Cycle, Facts, and More - Treehugger
Jan 27, 2021 · Complete profile of the corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum), including parts, life cycle, pictures, and timelapse video of a blooming flower.
Corpse Flowers - United States Botanic Garden
The corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom, boasts a powerful stink, and blooms for just 2-3 days once every two to three years. The bloom can grow up to 9 feet tall!
Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum): All You Need To Know …
Amorphophallus titanum, commonly known as the Titan Arum or Corpse Flower, is one of the world’s most fascinating and largest flowering plants. Celebrated for its enormous inflorescence and its pungent odor reminiscent of rotting flesh, this plant has captivated botanists, horticulturists, and plant enthusiasts worldwide.
The Corpse Plant | Amorphophallus titanum - San Diego Botanic …
Found within the dense rainforests of Sumatra, Amorphophallus titanum earn the nickname of corpse flower by mimicking an odor of rotten meat to attract pollinators such as carrion beetles and flies. To increase its chances of pollination, the large spadix self-generates heat (thermogenesis).
Amorphophallus titanum - Biology Building Greenhouse
The Amorphophallus titanum has one of the largest unbranched inflorescences (cluster of flowers arranged on a single stalk or a branched stalk) in the world, reaching over 10 feet tall. This perennial plant grows from a corm (swollen underground plant stem that serves as a food-storage structure to help plants reproduce and/or survive adverse ...
Titan Arum: A Closer Look at its Size, Flower, Life Cycle,
May 28, 2023 · The Corpse Flower, or Amorphophallus titanum, stands as a captivating marvel of the botanical world. Its exceptional size, foul odor, rare blooming cycle, and botanical significance contribute to its allure and make it a subject of fascination for scientists and nature lovers alike.
Amorphophallus titanum - Juniper Level Botanic Garden
Amorphophallus titanum is renowned for its un-appealing (to humans) fragrance, which is used by the plant to attract pollinators, who otherwise might be frightened away. The smell has been described in many ways, but most often is equated to rotting meat or dirty gym socks.