Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
boschiana
ID:
379

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korth.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
in Verh. Nat. Gesch. Ned. Bezitt., Bot. 19: 25 (t. 2, 4[39-54]). 1840.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302529



Common Names

  • Bosch's Pitcher Plant
  • Giant Pitcher Plant
  • Giant Tropical Pitcher Plant


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Synonyms

  • Nepenthes borneensis J.H.Adam & Wilcock [unknown]

Description

Nepenthes boschiana (also called Bosch's 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 boschiana is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in terrariums and greenhouses. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nepenthes boschiana 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 boschiana is a tropical pitcher plant native to the island of Borneo. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in lowland and montane forests. It is best grown in a terrarium or greenhouse, with temperatures between 70-90°F (21-32°C). It prefers high humidity and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done through seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Nepenthes boschiana

Nepenthes boschiana is native to the island of Borneo and can be found in the wild in the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak.

Nepenthes boschiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepenthes boschiana?

Nepenthes boschiana

What is the common name of Nepenthes boschiana?

Bosch's Pitcher Plant

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes boschiana?

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,

References

Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302529: Based on the initial data import