Nepenthes aenigma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aenigma
ID:
356
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nuytemans, W.Suarez & Calaramo
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
in Plants (Basel) 5(2) (23): 2 (-6, fig. 1,2). 2016.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302506
Common Names
- Nepenthes aenigma
- Aenigma Pitcher Plant
- Aenigma Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes aenigma (also called 'Mystery Pitcher Plant', among many other common names) is a species of tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is a low-growing plant with small pitchers that can reach up to 10 cm in length. It is found in lowland rainforests, often growing on the ground or on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes aenigma 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 aenigma is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes aenigma 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 aenigma
Nepenthes aenigma can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
Nepenthes aenigma FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes aenigma?
Nepenthes aenigma is native to the Philippines.
What is the optimal temperature for Nepenthes aenigma?
Nepenthes aenigma prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
What is the optimal humidity for Nepenthes aenigma?
Nepenthes aenigma 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
Wally Suarez (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Suarez' in the authors string.
Michael Agbayani Calaramo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Calaramo' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302506: Based on the initial data import