Nepenthes attenboroughii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
attenboroughii
ID:
744999
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.S.Rob., S.McPherson & V.B.Heinrich
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
in Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 159(2): 196 (195-202; figs. 1-2, map). 2009.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744332
Common Names
- Nepenthes Attenboroughii
- Attenborough's Nepenthes
- Attenborough's Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes attenboroughii (also called Attenborough's pitcher plant, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.5–1 m. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges and small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes attenboroughii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its essential oil, which is used in perfumes and soaps.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Nepenthes attenboroughii are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes attenboroughii is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.
Where to Find Nepenthes attenboroughii
Nepenthes attenboroughii is native to the Philippines.
Nepenthes attenboroughii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepenthes attenboroughii?
Nepenthes attenboroughii
What is the common name of Nepenthes attenboroughii?
Attenborough's pitcher plant
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes attenboroughii?
Grasslands and scrublands
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
Alastair Robinson (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.Rob.' in the authors string.
Stewart McPherson (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.McPherson' in the authors string.
Volker Heinrich (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.B.Heinrich' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000744332: Based on the initial data import