Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
distillatoria
ID:
382610

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 955. 1753.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381942



Common Names

  • Nepenthes distillatoria
  • Distillatoria Nepenthes
  • Nepenthes Distillatoria


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Synonyms

  • Bandura zeylanica Burm. ex Brongn. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes hirsuta glabrescens W.G. Sm. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes zeylanica rubra (G.Nicholson) Macfarl. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes zeylanica rubra Hort. ex Beck [unknown]
  • Nepenthes rubra G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Nepenthes chapmanii N.P.Balakr. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes indica Poir. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes speciosa hort. ex Beck [unknown]
  • Nepenthes smithii Beck [unknown]
  • Nepenthes zeylanica (Brongn.) Raf. [unknown]

Description

Nepenthes distillatoria (also called Distillator's Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of pitcher plant native to Sumatra and Borneo. It is a medium-sized plant with a rosette of leaves and pitchers that are typically green with red stripes. It grows in lowland and montane forests, and is found in areas with high humidity and temperatures ranging from 15-30°C.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes distillatoria is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it is a visually appealing plant with its pitcher-shaped leaves. It is also used in the production of medicines, as the plant contains compounds that can be used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nepenthes distillatoria has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes distillatoria is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Nepenthes distillatoria

Nepenthes distillatoria is native to the Philippines and can be found in the mountains of Luzon.

Nepenthes distillatoria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepenthes distillatoria?

Nepenthes distillatoria

What is the family of Nepenthes distillatoria?

Nepenthaceae

What are the uses of Nepenthes distillatoria?

Used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and for making paper

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,