Adriansyah Putera
Titan Arum is reminiscent of the smell of rotting flesh
Rainforests of Bengkulu province are also home to the world's tallest flower and possibly the smelliest flower Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum), known locally as Kibut or also known as bunga Bangkai (Carrion flower).
The flower is a rich red, with a huge yellow stamen protruding from its core, when it throws up a spectacular flower spike that can stand over 2 m (6.5 feet) high. Kibut creates such a stink because when the flower is fully open, it gets hot and emits a repulsive scent that is attractive to its pollinators. It only lasts about 3 days before collapsing. Read more at my blog virtualadrian.blogspot.com/2013/03/kibut-worlds-tallest-f...
Photographed in Bukit Daun, Kepahiang - Indonesia
Titan Arum is reminiscent of the smell of rotting flesh
Rainforests of Bengkulu province are also home to the world's tallest flower and possibly the smelliest flower Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum), known locally as Kibut or also known as bunga Bangkai (Carrion flower).
The flower is a rich red, with a huge yellow stamen protruding from its core, when it throws up a spectacular flower spike that can stand over 2 m (6.5 feet) high. Kibut creates such a stink because when the flower is fully open, it gets hot and emits a repulsive scent that is attractive to its pollinators. It only lasts about 3 days before collapsing. Read more at my blog virtualadrian.blogspot.com/2013/03/kibut-worlds-tallest-f...
Photographed in Bukit Daun, Kepahiang - Indonesia