Nepenthes armin - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armin
ID:
376
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jebb & Cheek
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
in Blumea 59: 147, fig. 1. 2014.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302526
Common Names
- Nepenthes armin
- Armin Pitcher Plant
- Armin Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes armin (also called Armin's Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial carnivorous plant that grows in clumps. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes armin 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 armin 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 armin 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 armin
Nepenthes armin can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
Nepenthes armin FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes armin?
Nepenthes armin is native to the Philippines, where it grows in lowland and montane forests.
What is the size of Nepenthes armin?
Nepenthes armin is a medium-sized species, reaching up to 60 cm in height.
What is the temperature range for Nepenthes armin?
Nepenthes armin 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-0001302526: Based on the initial data import