Nepenthes barcelonae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barcelonae
ID:
377
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cheek, Tandang & P.B.Pelser
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
in Phytotaxa 222(2): 146 (145-149, fig. 1-2). 2015.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302527
Common Names
- Nepenthes barcelonae
- Barcelonae Pitcher Plant
- Barcelonae Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes barcelonae (also called Barcelona Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is a small, lowland species with pitchers that are typically green in color and have a distinct, wavy peristome. It is found in lowland rainforests, where it grows on the ground or on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes barcelonae is a tropical pitcher plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nepenthes barcelonae 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 barcelonae 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 barcelonae
Nepenthes barcelonae can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
Nepenthes barcelonae FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes barcelonae?
Nepenthes barcelonae is native to the Philippines, where it grows in lowland and montane forests.
What is the size of Nepenthes barcelonae?
Nepenthes barcelonae is a medium-sized species, reaching up to 60 cm in height.
What is the temperature range for Nepenthes barcelonae?
Nepenthes barcelonae 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
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
Danilo N. Tandang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tandang' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302527: Based on the initial data import