The titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) 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.

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!

Jan 27, 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 …

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.

Jan 27, 2021 · Complete profile of the corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum), including parts, life cycle, pictures, and timelapse video of a blooming flower.

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.

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).

Oct 27, 2021 · The corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) also known as titan arum smells of rotting flesh and death when it blooms approximately every seven to nine years.

Jul 22, 2024 · The Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum) also known as the Corpse Flower produces the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom. It can grow more than 12 feet tall, blooms for only 24 hours every two to three years, and boasts a powerful stench when it blooms, earning the flower its putrid common name.

5 days ago · An Amorphophallus titanum bud and a leaf stalk show the difference in appearance between a leaf and a bud. A titan arum bud looks ready to open—the spathe will open soon, revealing the crimson interior, and a distinctive odor.