The History of the Amorphophallus and Rafflesia arnoldii The story of Amorphophallus and Rafflesia arnoldii is deeply intertwined with the age of exploration, colonial botany, and humanity’s fascination with the strange extremes of the plant world. Both became icons not only because of their enormous flowers and infamous odors, but also because of the dramatic circumstances surrounding their discovery and classification in the 19th century, when European naturalists were racing …
The History of the Corpse Flower The corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) is one of the most dramatic and fascinating plants in the world. Here’s a brief history: Origins & Discovery Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari first documented the plant in 1878 in the rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia — its only native habitat. He sent seeds to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew in London, where the first bloom outside its native …
Get to know Amorphophallus titanum If you’re new to houseplants and confused deciding your first plant, we will explain gigantic and amazing species called Amorphophallus titanum. Let’s dive into the Aroid world and get to know Amorphophallus titanum, known as the largest corpse flower from Sumatera, Indonesia. The corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) is listed as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with an estimation of fewer than …