Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
bongso
ID:
378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korth.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
in Verh. Nat. Gesch. Ned. Bezitt., Bot. 19: 19 (-21), t. 14. 1840.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302528



Common Names

  • Nepenthes bongso
  • Bongso Pitcher Plant
  • Bongso Pitcher Plant


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Synonyms

  • Nepenthes carunculata robusta Nerz & Wistuba [unknown]
  • Nepenthes carunculata Danser [unknown]

Description

Nepenthes bongso (also called Bongso Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of tropical pitcher plant native to Sumatra and Borneo. It is a medium-sized 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 bongso 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 bongso 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes bongso 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 bongso

Nepenthes bongso can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Nepenthes bongso FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes bongso?

Nepenthes bongso is native to the Philippines, where it grows in lowland and montane forests.

What is the size of Nepenthes bongso?

Nepenthes bongso is a medium-sized species, reaching up to 60 cm in height.

What is the temperature range for Nepenthes bongso?

Nepenthes bongso 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

Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302528: Based on the initial data import