Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ampullaria
ID:
383062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jack

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
in Comp. Bot. Mag. 1: 271. 1835.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382394



Common Names

  • Ampullaria Pitcher Plant
  • Ampullaria Monkey Cup
  • Ampullaria Nepenthes


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Synonyms

  • Nepenthes ampullacea H.Low [illegitimate]
  • Nepenthes ampullaria longicarpa Becc. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes ampullaria racemosa J.H.Adam & Wilcock [unknown]
  • Nepenthes ampullaria vittata Hort. ex Beck [unknown]
  • Nepenthes ampullaria geelvinkiana Becc. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes ampullaria guttata Moore [unknown]
  • Nepenthes ampullaria microsepala Macfarl. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes ampullaria vittata André [unknown]
  • Nepenthes ampullaria major Mast. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes ampullacea H.Low ex W.H.Baxter [unknown]

Description

Nepenthes ampullaria (also called Ampullaria 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 ampullaria 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 ampullaria 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 ampullaria is an epiphytic carnivorous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, acidic soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Nepenthes ampullaria

Nepenthes ampullaria is native to Indonesia. It can be found in the mountains of Sumatra and Java.

Nepenthes ampullaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepenthes ampullaria?

Nepenthes ampullaria

What is the common name of Nepenthes ampullaria?

Ampullaria Pitcher Plant

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes ampullaria?

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,