Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Clarke, Chi.C.Lee & S.McPherson
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
in Sabah Parks Nature J. 7: 56 (54, 57-61; figs. 1-3). 2006.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507677
Common Names
- Nepenthes chaniana
- Chan's Nepenthes
- Chan's Pitcher Plant
Description
Nepenthes chaniana (also called Chan's Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of carnivorous pitcher plant native to Borneo. It is found in lowland and montane forests, and is characterized by its large, elongated pitchers and white, yellow, or pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes chaniana is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nepenthes chaniana is yellow and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes chaniana is a perennial climbing plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown from seed, and prefers a warm, humid environment with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 40°F. It can be propagated by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Nepenthes chaniana
Nepenthes chaniana is native to the Philippines.
Nepenthes chaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepenthes chaniana?
Nepenthes chaniana
What is the common name of Nepenthes chaniana?
Chan's nepenthes
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes chaniana?
It is native to Malaysia and is found in moist 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
Ch'ien Lee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chi.C.Lee' in the authors string.