Nepenthes alzapan - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alzapan
ID:
364
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jebb & Cheek
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
in Phytotaxa 100(1): 59 (57-60, fig. 1). 2013.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302514
Common Names
- Nepenthes alzapan
- Alzapan Pitcher Plant
- Alzapan Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes alzapan (also called 'Alzapan 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 alzapan is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and greenhouses. It is also used to create natural insect traps, as its pitchers are filled with a sweet-smelling liquid that attracts insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nepenthes alzapan is a small, white, cup-shaped 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 alzapan is a tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is an easy-to-grow species that prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizome. It is best grown in a well-draining, acidic soil mix.
Where to Find Nepenthes alzapan
Nepenthes alzapan can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
Nepenthes alzapan FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes alzapan?
Nepenthes alzapan is native to the Philippines, where it grows in lowland and montane forests.
What is the size of Nepenthes alzapan?
Nepenthes alzapan is a medium-sized species, reaching up to 60 cm in height.
What is the temperature range for Nepenthes alzapan?
Nepenthes alzapan prefers temperatures between 18-30°C (64-86°F).
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
Matthew Jebb (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jebb' in the authors string.
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302514: Based on the initial data import