This Flower is also called "corpse flower" because of its pungent odor when it blooms.
The uniqueness and beauty of the corpse flower has attracted the attention of many people, especially botanists and researchers.
Corpse flower is an endemic plant with long, erect stems that can grow up to two meters tall.
The carrion has no leaves but a stalk that looks like an ear and is composed of small flowers and flower rafts that can reach 3 meters long and 1 meter wide.
The color of the corpse flower itself is generally purple, although various color variations may appear, such as milky white or dark brown.
In general, corpse flowers only bloom once every 3 to 5 years and occur mostly at night.
At this stage the flower emits a very pungent odor, sometimes accompanied by the appearance of herbivores that can attract insects for pollination.
An interesting fact about this corpse flower is its large size.
This flower reaches two meters in height and 1 meter in width when in bloom. In addition, the corpse flower is also called a giant flower because it is one of the largest flowers in the world. Not surprisingly, the corpse flower has a very strong appeal to many people.
The corpse flower itself is used in traditional Sumatran medicine as an ingredient to treat various ailments like asthma, indigestion, boils, premature ejaculation, etc.This is because corpse flower contains active compounds that are beneficial for the health and healing of the body. Unfortunately, the corpse flower is currently a plant threatened by hunting and habitat destruction.
Conservation efforts are needed to prevent the extinction of the corpse flower.
Bottom Line: The corpse flower is a rare and unique flower native to Sumatra. The corpse flower is also known as the corpse flower because of the pungent odor it emits when it blooms.
The corpse flower is very large and endangered due to hunting and habitat destruction.
We must make conservation efforts so that corpse flower remains sustainable and can be enjoyed by future generations.
