Nepenthes abalata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abalata
ID:
354
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jebb & Cheek
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
in Nordic J. Bot. 31(2): 153. 2013.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302504
Common Names
- Nepenthes abalata
- Abalata Pitcher Plant
- Abalata Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes abalata (also called Abalata Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial carnivorous plant that grows in clumps. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes abalata is a tropical pitcher plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nepenthes abalata is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes abalata is a tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining, acidic soil mix. Propagation is done through stem cuttings or division of the rhizome.
Where to Find Nepenthes abalata
Nepenthes abalata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.
Nepenthes abalata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes abalata?
Nepenthes abalata is native to the Philippines.
What is the optimal temperature for Nepenthes abalata?
Nepenthes abalata prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
What is the optimal humidity for Nepenthes abalata?
Nepenthes abalata prefers a humidity level of 70-80%.
Species in the Nepenthes genus
Nepenthes rhombicaulis, Nepenthes reinwardtiana, Nepenthes ramispina, Nepenthes rafflesiana, Nepenthes platychila, Nepenthes pilosa, Nepenthes rajah, Nepenthes sanguinea, Nepenthes rigidifolia, Nepenthes rowanae, Nepenthes petiolata, Nepenthes maxima, Nepenthes mira, Nepenthes mikei, Nepenthes macrophylla, Nepenthes mapuluensis, Nepenthes macrovulgaris, Nepenthes merrilliana, Nepenthes macfarlanei, Nepenthes lavicola, Nepenthes lowii, Nepenthes longifolia, Nepenthes klossii, Nepenthes lamii, Nepenthes muluensis, Nepenthes neoguineensis, Nepenthes mollis, Nepenthes pectinata, Nepenthes papuana, Nepenthes murudensis, Nepenthes ovata, Nepenthes northiana, Nepenthes paniculata, Nepenthes philippinensis, Nepenthes eustachya, Nepenthes ephippiata, Nepenthes dubia, Nepenthes edwardsiana, Nepenthes gymnamphora, Nepenthes gracillima, Nepenthes graciliflora, Nepenthes eymae, Nepenthes faizaliana, Nepenthes fusca, Nepenthes glandulifera, Nepenthes clipeata, Nepenthes distillatoria, Nepenthes copelandii, Nepenthes campanulata, Nepenthes burkei,
Species in the Nepenthaceae family
Nepenthes rhombicaulis, Nepenthes reinwardtiana, Nepenthes ramispina, Nepenthes rafflesiana, Nepenthes platychila, Nepenthes pilosa, Nepenthes rajah, Nepenthes sanguinea, Nepenthes rigidifolia, Nepenthes rowanae, Nepenthes petiolata, Nepenthes maxima, Nepenthes mira, Nepenthes mikei, Nepenthes macrophylla, Nepenthes mapuluensis, Nepenthes macrovulgaris, Nepenthes merrilliana, Nepenthes macfarlanei, Nepenthes lavicola, Nepenthes lowii, Nepenthes longifolia, Nepenthes klossii, Nepenthes lamii, Nepenthes muluensis, Nepenthes neoguineensis, Nepenthes mollis, Nepenthes pectinata, Nepenthes papuana, Nepenthes murudensis, Nepenthes ovata, Nepenthes northiana, Nepenthes paniculata, Nepenthes philippinensis, Nepenthes eustachya, Nepenthes ephippiata, Nepenthes dubia, Nepenthes edwardsiana, Nepenthes gymnamphora, Nepenthes gracillima, Nepenthes graciliflora, Nepenthes eymae, Nepenthes faizaliana, Nepenthes fusca, Nepenthes glandulifera, Nepenthes clipeata, Nepenthes distillatoria, Nepenthes copelandii, Nepenthes campanulata, Nepenthes burkei,
References
Matthew Jebb (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jebb' in the authors string.
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302504: Based on the initial data import