The corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum), also known as the stinky plant, bloomed August 2-5, 2016 at the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory.It was the first bloom of this particular plant, which was six years old. While it is in bloom, the flower emits a strong odor similar to rotting meat or, aptly, a decaying corpse. Becc. The main chemical that makes the giant bloom of Amorphophallus titanum, also called the titan arum, so odoriferous when it first emerges has been identified by … The titan arum, Amorphophallus titanum, is a flowering plant with the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world.. The plant's scientific name is Amorphophallus titanum, though this name comes from the plant's rather, uh, distinctive shape instead of its smell (dust off your old Latin textbook to see what we mean). If you’ve wondered what a dead body smells like, the just-bloomed Amorphophallus titanum — more commonly known as a “corpse flower” — … The Titan Arum, Amorphophallus titanum, has been called the world’s largest flower, with a bloom that can grow to more than eight feet in height and four feet in diameter. Perhaps the most impressive member of the genus is Amorphophallus titanium, which can reach upwards of 6’ tall when in bloom. When in flower, it exudes a foul stench that smells … Corpse flower blooms, once rare, have become more prolific, with seven occurring this summer in the United States. Titan arum is a giant among plants, with a massive flowering structure that rises some 3 metres above the ground. As Shakespeare might have put it, however, that which we call a corpse flower, by any other name, would smell as revolting. It is a rare tropical plant native to the equatorial rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Clearly, the scientific name is the most commonly used name to refer to this plant in reliable sources. Genus: Amorphophallus Blume ex Decne. When in flower, it exudes a foul stench that smells like rotting meat. It takes quite a while to create enough energy for a bloom as spectacular as this one! First Light 21:54, 17 February 2011 (UTC) Support per nom and First Light. It is a great draw for pollinating carrion beetles and flies. Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum)The Titan Arum, Amorphophallus titanum, has been called the world’s largest flower, with a bloom that can grow to more than eight feet in height and four feet in diameter. The common name, corpse flower, is derived from the overwhelming smell of rot and decay. Read fascinating facts and browse beautiful, detailed photos of the titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum): one of thousands of plant species growing at the Eden Project in Cornwall. Amorphophallus titanum (Becc.) Support Reliable sources show much greater usage of Amorphophallus titanum. The corpse flower is a pungent plant that blooms rarely and only for a short time. The stench from the opened corpse flower, or Amorphophallus titanum, has been called a combination of rotting flesh, smelly socks, garlic and dirty diapers. Its flowering is rare and unpredictable, and always grabs the headlines. Rkitko 20:18, 18 February 2011 (UTC) Three corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) plants, also known as titan arum or the stinky plant, bloomed in August 2017 at the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory.It was the first bloom for all three of the plants, which varied in age from five years up to 12 years old. It is a rare tropical plant native to the equatorial rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Several species are offered. Read fascinating facts and browse beautiful, detailed photos of the titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum): one of thousands of plant species growing at the Eden Project in Cornwall.