Nepenthes alfredoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alfredoi
ID:
513
Status:
valid
Authors:
V.B.Amoroso & Lagunday
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
in Philippine J. Syst. Biol. 11(2): 15 (-16, fig. 2-3). 2017.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302691
Common Names
- Alfredoi Pitcher Plant
- Alfredoi Nepenthes
- Alfredoi Tropical Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes alfredoi (also called Alfred's Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of pitcher plant native to Borneo. It is a medium-sized species, with pitchers typically reaching up to 25 cm in height. It is found in montane forests, usually at elevations of 1000-2000 m. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees and other plants.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes alfredoi is a carnivorous plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to create natural insect repellents and to purify air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nepenthes alfredoi 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 alfredoi is a tropical pitcher plant native to the mountain forests of Borneo. It is best grown in a terrarium or greenhouse with high humidity and bright, indirect light. It prefers a soil mix of equal parts peat moss, perlite, and sand. Water regularly and keep the soil evenly moist. Propagate by division or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Nepenthes alfredoi
Nepenthes alfredoi is native to the island of Palawan in the Philippines. It can be found growing in the mossy forest and lower montane areas of the island.
Nepenthes alfredoi FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes alfredoi?
Nepenthes alfredoi is native to the Philippines.
What is the size of Nepenthes alfredoi?
Nepenthes alfredoi can reach up to 1.5 meters in height.
What is the temperature range for Nepenthes alfredoi?
Nepenthes alfredoi prefers temperatures between 18-25°C.
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
Victor B. Amoroso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.B.Amoroso' in the authors string.
Noel E. Lagunday: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lagunday' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302691: Based on the initial data import