Nepenthes alata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
383039
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blanco
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Fl. Filip.: 805. 1837.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382371
Common Names
- Winged Pitcher Plant
- Giant Pitcher Plant
- Giant Red Pitcher Plant
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- Nepenthes blancoi Blume [unknown]
Description
Nepenthes alata (also called Winged Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial carnivorous plant with pitcher-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in wet, acidic soils.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nepenthes alata is a small, tubular flower with a white or yellowish-green color. 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 alata is a tropical pitcher plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid location. The seeds should be sown in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid location. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Nepenthes alata
Nepenthes alata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and swamps.
Nepenthes alata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepenthes alata?
Nepenthes alata
What is the common name of Nepenthes alata?
Winged Pitcher Plant
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes alata?
Tropical forests
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
Francisco Manuel Blanco (1779-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanco' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000382371: Based on the initial data import