PERKECAMBAHAN BIJI BUNGA BANGKAI RAKSASA
Amorphophallus titanum (Becc.) Becc. ex Arcang DENGAN INISIASI SPATHA MINI
Dian Latifah1*
dan R.S. Purwantoro1
1Pusat Konservasi Tumbuhan Kebun Raya – LIPI
Kebun Raya Bogor Jl.Ir.H.Juanda no.13, Bogor, Indonesia 16122
Abstract
Amorphophallus titanum (Becc.) Becc. ex Arcang is very well known as the giant corpse
flower/inflorescence, Titan Arum. This
native Indonesian plant has been an icon worldwide including The
Center for Plant Conservation Botanic Gardens - Indonesian Institute of
Sciences (LIPI). Therefore this plant
can be used to raise public awareness
for saving and loving our the rainforests
and living environment. The blooming of
this giant carcass flower always attracts numerous visitors. Infact, the giant can potentially be a mini
flower although the inflorescences are not normal induced by 1000-ppm GA3
hormone.
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