Nepenthes biak - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biak
ID:
516
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jebb & Cheek
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
in Blumea 62: 174 –178, fig. 1. 2018.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302694
Common Names
- Biak Pitcher Plant
- Biak Nepenthes
- Biak Tropical Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes biak (also called Biak Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of pitcher plant native to the island of Biak in Indonesia. It is a tropical plant that grows in lowland and montane forests, usually in areas with high humidity and plenty of sunlight. It has a rosette of leaves with a pitcher-shaped structure at the end of each leaf. The pitchers are usually green in color and have a red or yellow rim.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes biak is a tropical pitcher plant that is often grown as an ornamental plant. It is known for its unique pitcher-shaped leaves that can be used to decorate gardens and homes. The plant is also known for its ability to attract and trap insects, making it a great addition to any garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nepenthes biak is a small, white, tubular 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 biak is a tropical pitcher plant native to the mountain forests of Borneo. It is best grown in a terrarium or greenhouse with high humidity and bright, indirect light. It prefers a soil mix of equal parts peat moss, perlite, and sand. Water regularly and keep the soil evenly moist. Propagate by division or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Nepenthes biak
Nepenthes biak is native to the island of Biak in Indonesia. It can be found growing in the mossy forest and lower montane areas of the island.
Nepenthes biak FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes biak?
Nepenthes biak is native to Indonesia.
What is the size of Nepenthes biak?
Nepenthes biak can reach up to 1 meter in height.
What is the temperature range for Nepenthes biak?
Nepenthes biak prefers temperatures between 18-25°C.
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-0001302694: Based on the initial data import