As a consequence, it is characterized as a carrion flower, earning it the names corpse flower or corpse plant. The titan arum was first brought to flower in cultivation at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in 1889.

Jan 27, 2021 · The corpse flower is a flowering plant known for having the biggest flower in the world, though it is actually the world's largest unbranched inflorescence — a group or...

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!

Oct 27, 2021 · Not only is the corpse flower one of the smelliest plants on Earth, but it also has the largest collection of flowers (inflorescence) in the world. The unpredictable blooming spectacle makes this...

The Corpse Flower is a tuberous perennial that produces one of the largest unbranched inflorescences in the world. Its spectacular bloom consists of a towering central spadix surrounded by a large, petal-like spathe.

Jan 27, 2025 · The fascinating life cycle of the titan arum plant Learn about the titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum), also known as a corpse flower: how it grows, attracts insects, and blooms. (more) See all videos for this article

Jul 22, 2024 · The Corpse Flower, or Titan Arum, is native to the rainforests of western Sumatra, Indonesia, where it grows on limestone hills at low elevations, in forest openings where there is enough light and space to produce its massive leaf and inflorescence, or flower-bearing structure.

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 corpse flower is the largest flower in the world, and one of the stinkiest. Learn why, plus nine other interesting corpse flower facts.

Amorphophallus titanum is often called corpse flower because when it blooms, it emits a powerful stench similar to that of rotting meat. This scent, along with the deep-red, meaty color of the open spathe, attracts insect pollinators that feed on dead animals.