Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
appendiculata
ID:
375

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chi.C.Lee, Bourke, Rembold, W.Taylor & S.T.Yeo

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
in: McPherson, S., New Nepenthes 1: 24 (-32; figs. 15-21). 2011.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302525



Common Names

  • Nepenthes appendiculata
  • Appendiculata Pitcher Plant
  • Appendiculata Pitcher Plant


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Description

Nepenthes appendiculata (also called 'Appendage 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 appendiculata 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 appendiculata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes appendiculata is a tropical pitcher plant native to Southeast Asia. It 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 appendiculata

Nepenthes appendiculata can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Nepenthes appendiculata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes appendiculata?

Nepenthes appendiculata is native to the Philippines, where it grows in lowland and montane forests.

What is the size of Nepenthes appendiculata?

Nepenthes appendiculata is a medium-sized species, reaching up to 60 cm in height.

What is the temperature range for Nepenthes appendiculata?

Nepenthes appendiculata 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

Ch'ien Lee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chi.C.Lee' in the authors string.
Greg Bourke: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bourke' in the authors string.
Katja Rembold: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rembold' in the authors string.
William Taylor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Taylor' in the authors string.
Siew Teck Yeo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Yeo' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302525: Based on the initial data import