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.

4 days ago · 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 cultivated in botanic gardens worldwide.

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.

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.

Learn about the corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) collection at the U.S. Botanic Garden.

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

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).

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.

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.

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.