weird plant; pls help identify =)

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by reyubix, May 22, 2005.

  1. reyubix

    reyubix Member

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    The climate is tropical as this photo is taken in the Philippines. I have no idea what this plant is (a friend brought it from the jungle). At first it looked like a horn sticking out of the ground. Then something on the top formed which looked like a brain (the middle part in the pic). The outer "leaves" unfolded from the "brain" overnight and I could swear that there was an odd stench in my yard reminding me of something dead. Im not sure how else to describe but heres a few pics... thanks =)
     

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    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    It may be Amorphophallus paeoniifolius.
     
  3. thanks alot. i've been wondering what this plant was. quite odd looking for me. Thanks again !
     
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    Thanks a lot. Your response was greatly appreciated =)
     
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    That is it I have two of them growing in my yard in the Philippines. I think they look nice and could not figure out if I should let them grow or pulll them out. The smell at first was super bad but now it is ok. Thanks for the information
     

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