Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
alisaputrana
ID:
383043

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.H.Adam & Wilcock

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
in Reinwardtia 11(1): 37. 1992.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382375



Common Names

  • Alisaputrana Pitcher Plant
  • Giant Pitcher Plant
  • Giant Red Pitcher Plant


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Description

Nepenthes alisaputrana (also called Alisaputrana 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 alisaputrana 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 alisaputrana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes alisaputrana 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 alisaputrana

Nepenthes alisaputrana can be found in tropical rainforests in Indonesia.

Nepenthes alisaputrana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepenthes alisaputrana?

Nepenthes alisaputrana

What is the common name of Nepenthes alisaputrana?

Alisaputrana Pitcher Plant

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes alisaputrana?

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

Jumaat Haji Adam (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Adam' in the authors string.
C. C. Wilcock (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilcock' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000382375: Based on the initial data import