Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
cornuta
ID:
388

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marwinski, Coritico, Wistuba, Micheler, Gronem., Gieray & V.B.Amoroso

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
in Plants (Basel) 3: 289 (-292, fig. 2). 2014.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302540



Common Names

  • Horned Pitcher Plant
  • Giant Pitcher Plant
  • Giant Tropical Pitcher Plant


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Description

Nepenthes cornuta (also called Horned Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a tropical pitcher plant with a climbing stem and long, slender leaves. It is found in lowland rainforests, swamps, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes cornuta 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 cornuta 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, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes cornuta 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 cornuta

Nepenthes cornuta is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Quezon.

Nepenthes cornuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepenthes cornuta?

Nepenthes cornuta

What is the common name of Nepenthes cornuta?

Horned Pitcher Plant

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes cornuta?

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

Andreas Wistuba (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wistuba' in the authors string.
Thomas Gronemeyer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gronem.' in the authors string.
Marius Micheler: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Micheler' in the authors string.
David Marwinski: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marwinski' in the authors string.
Tobias Gieray: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gieray' in the authors string.
Fulgent P. Coritico: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coritico' in the authors string.
Victor B. Amoroso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.B.Amoroso' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302540: Based on the initial data import