Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
benstonei
ID:
383056

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Clarke

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
in Sandakania 13: 80, f. 1, 2 & 3. 1999.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382388



Common Names

  • Monkey Cup
  • Giant Pitcher Plant
  • Benstone's Pitcher Plant


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Description

Nepenthes benstonei (also called Benstone's 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 benstonei 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 benstonei 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 benstonei is a tropical pitcher plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid location. The seeds should be sown in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid location. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Nepenthes benstonei

Nepenthes benstonei can be found in tropical rainforests in Indonesia.

Nepenthes benstonei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepenthes benstonei?

Nepenthes benstonei

What is the common name of Nepenthes benstonei?

Benstone Pitcher Plant

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes benstonei?

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,

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