Amorphophallus Titanum - Gigantic Corpse Flower
Amorphophallus titanum is also known as Titan Arum. This species is a flowering plant in the family Araceae. It has a large unbranched inflorescence; a tall single leaf, branched like a tree; and a gigantic tuber which enables the plant to produce the inflorescence.
Amorphophallus titanum is endemic to Indonesia rainforests of Sumatera Island. This species are now become a highly valued species because of its uniqueness. There is no other flower especially corpse flower that grow in this size.
The flower itself blooms infrequently and only for a short period. It gave off a powerful scent of rotting flesh to attract pollinators. As a consequence, it is characterized as a carrion flower, earning it the names corpse flower or corpse plant.
Many Botanical Gardens took this species as their main collection to attract visitors. And the blooms itself is really an unforgettable experience to have.
The Sumatera's Iconic Plant Species - Amorphophallus Titanum
Amorphophallus titanum derives its name from Ancient Greek (ἄμορφος amorphos, “without form, misshapen” + φαλλός phallos, “phallus”, and Τιτάν Titan, “titan, giant”). The common name corpse flower is translated from the Indonesian name bunga bangkai with the same meaning.
The species is endemic to western Sumatera, where it grows in openings in rainforests on limestone hills. This species face a cliche scenario, in nature the tubers of this species are taken massively to be substituted of Konjac Powder which used to make noodles. The product are known as White Konjac Powder.
But the other scenario is this species had been cultivated personally by the plants enthusiasts. In nature. this species might be endangered species. But in cultivation, this species is easily to work with. As this species has very high viability.
Unfortunately, many growers claim to grow this species but they just want to scam people who want to cultivating this species. There are many reports that the seeds are small approximately less than half centimeters. The correct size of Amorphophallus titanum seeds is 2-7 cm in length.
Cultivating Amorphophallus Titanum and Habitat Loss
In cultivation, the titan arum generally requires five to ten years of vegetative growth before blooming for the first time. After a plant’s initial blooming, there can be considerable variation in its blooming frequency.
Some plants may not bloom again for another seven to ten years, while others may bloom every two or three years. Most of Botanical Garden uses special light and fertilizer to make sure the bloom of this species can be enjoyed every one or two years. The result of this special treatment is the tuber cannot produce viable seeds.
Amorphophallus titanum will blooms naturally when the tubers get sufficient nutrients and on the right time. There is no explanation why this species keeps flowering in Botanical Gardens except to attract visitors.
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