Amorphophallus gigas is a plant in the Arum, or Calla Lily, Family, (Araceae) native to Sumatra. [1] [2] It is also known as Amorphophallus brooksii. It resembles its near relative Amorphophallus titanum in having a very large spadix surrounded by a very large spathe.

Jan 22, 2025 · Amorphophallus gigas, native to Sumatra, is related to the headline-grabbing “corpse flower” Amorphophallus titanum. While slightly less dramatic in appearance than its relative, the distinctive inflorescence (flower head) of A. gigas can grow even taller and emits a similar carrion scent to attract fly pollinators.

Jan 27, 2025 · The Amorphophallus gigas —a cousin to Amorphophallus titanum, commonly known as a corpse flower —is native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The specimen in Brooklyn, nicknamed “Smelliot”...

Jan 25, 2025 · The rare Amorphophallus gigas — a relative of the Amorphophallus titanum, commonly known as the corpse flower — has bloomed for the first time since arriving in Brooklyn in 2018. Native to Sumatra, the plant is known for its height and carrion scent, which it uses to attract pollinators.

Jan 24, 2025 · The monumental blooming marks the first time an Amorphophallus gigas — a plant native to Sumatra and lovingly nicknamed the corpse flower — has opened its petals at the Crown Heights garden....

Jan 26, 2025 · Gardener Chris Sprindis has been caring for the Amorphophallus gigas, or corpse flower, the BBG received seven years ago as a seedling from an orchid nursery in Malaysia. It's only one of four...

Jan 17, 2025 · Even though this might sound like the stuff of nightmares, it's actually great news: The Amorphophallus gigas, also known as the Giant Voodoo Lilly, is a pretty rare flower that can take...

Jan 22, 2025 · Native to Sumatra in Indonesia, “Amorphophallus gigas” is smaller than the “Amorphophallus titanum,” which is a larger corpse flower with a spadix that can grow up to 12 feet. The titan corpse...

Jan 24, 2025 · Today, it’s not a tree that’s growing in Brooklyn. Instead, the petals of a rare type of corpse flower have officially opened up at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The putrid smelling Amorphophallus...

Jan 26, 2025 · Amorphophallus gigas − Smelliot − is so rare only nine other botanic gardens are listed as having one, according to Botanic Gardens Conservation International. This plant, known as a corpse...