I found Amorphophallus Paeoniifolius growing on the moist surface at Padang Tiji, Pidie Regency, local people call it Bungong Liki. There are seen dozens of Amorphophallus Paeoniifolius grows among them are still buds, bloomed, and some have withered. From the observation at the location of the flower is not being cultivated, it grows naturally. The plants bloom every year around the beginning of the rainy season.

Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, the elephant foot yam or whitespot giant arum, is a tropical tuber crop grown primarily in Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia and the tropical Pacific islands. Because of its production potential and popularity as a vegetable in various cuisines, it can be raised as a cash crop. en.wikipedia.org

Although the beautiful flowers are dominated by a striking dark brown color, but it spread the stinking smell to attract pollinators.

Nutritional Facts, released by Only Foods

• Energy 330 kJ/100 g (approx)
• Water 72-79 %
• Protein: 1.7-5.1 %
• Fat: 0.2-0.4 %
• Carbohydrate: 18-24 %
• Fiber: 0.8 %
• Calcium: 50-56 mg/100 g
• Iron: 0.6-1.4 mg/100 g
• Phosphorus: 20-53 mg/100 g
• Vitamin A: 434 IU/100 g. onlyfoods.net

Native Distribution: Madagascar, Indian sub-continent, China, Taiwan, Indochina, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Northern Australia. Native Habitat: Terrestrial (Grassland / Savannah/ Scrubland; Disturbed Area / Open Ground). Preferred Climate Zone: Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal. florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg

Buds

Will Bloom

Bloom

Wilted

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Some references to Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, which are interesting to visit:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amorphophallus_paeoniifolius
https://myjunglegarden.com/2015/11/amorphophallus-paeoniifolius/#.WcpNJchJbIU
https://www.anbg.gov.au/gnp/interns-2002/amorphophallus-paeoniifolius.html
http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60444138-2
https://florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg/Special-Pages/plant-detail.aspx?id=1659
http://www.onlyfoods.net/amorphophallus-paeoniifolius.html

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