Nepenthes eustachya - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eustachya
ID:
382573
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(1): 1074, suppl. 151. 1858.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381905
Common Names
- Nepenthes eustachya
- Eustachya Pitcher Plant
- Eustachya Monkey Cup
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes eustachya (also called Eustachys Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of carnivorous plant in the Nepenthaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It typically grows up to 1–2 m tall, with a stem diameter of up to 1 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes eustachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves are used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties, such as being a diuretic and helping to reduce fever. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nepenthes eustachya 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes eustachya 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 eustachya
Nepenthes eustachya is native to the Philippines and can be found in the mountains of Luzon.
Nepenthes eustachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepenthes eustachya?
Nepenthes eustachya
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes eustachya?
Nepenthes eustachya is native to the Philippines.
What are the common names of Nepenthes eustachya?
Nepenthes eustachya is commonly known as Eustachys Pitcher Plant.
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
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000381905: Based on the initial data import