Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
albomarginata
ID:
383051

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Lobb ex Lindl.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron. 1849: 580. 1849.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382383



Common Names

  • White-margined Pitcher Plant
  • Giant Pitcher Plant
  • Giant Red Pitcher Plant


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Synonyms

  • Nepenthes albocincta Hort. ex Macfarl. [illegitimate]
  • Nepenthes albocincta rubra Hort. ex Macfarl. [illegitimate]
  • Nepenthes albomarginata rubra Macfarl. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes albomarginata typica Beck [invalid]
  • Nepenthes albomarginata villosa Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes laevis C.Morren [unknown]
  • Nepenthes tomentella Miq. [unknown]

Description

Nepenthes albomarginata (also called White-margined 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 albomarginata 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 albomarginata is a small, yellowish-green umbel, with each flower having three stamens. The seed is a small, three-sided nutlet. The seedlings are thin, grass-like and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes albomarginata 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 albomarginata

Nepenthes albomarginata can be found in tropical rainforests in Indonesia.

Nepenthes albomarginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepenthes albomarginata?

Nepenthes albomarginata

What is the common name of Nepenthes albomarginata?

White-margined Pitcher Plant

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes albomarginata?

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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Thomas Lobb (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Lobb' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000382383: Based on the initial data import