Amorphophallus gigas

Teijsm. & Binn. 1862

While A. titanum produces the largest inforescence,
the tallest one belongs to this species, it can reach 4.5 m.

Behind the inflorescence there are long leaves of some Anthurium species; photos © Bill Weaver.
More photos of the same specimen you'll find here.
photo (1-2) © Caw Ming

The IAS: Amorphophallus gigas Bill Weaver: Amorphophallus gigas Krzysztof Kozminski: Amorphophallus gigas Tropicos: Amorphophallus gigas
CATE Araceae: Amorphophallus gigas

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last updated on 2011-12-04