Status:
valid
Authors:
Danser
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
in Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg, sér. 3, 9: 288, f. 6. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381929
Common Names
- Nepenthes fusca
- Fusca Pitcher Plant
- Fusca Monkey Cup
Synonyms
- Nepenthes fusca kostermansiana J.H.Adam & Wilcock ex Jebb & Cheek [illegitimate]
- Nepenthes curtisii zakriana J.H.Adam & Wilcock [unknown]
- Nepenthes zakriana (J.H.Adam & Wilcock) J.H.Adam & Hafiza [unknown]
Description
Nepenthes fusca (also called 'Brown Pitcher Plant', among many other common names) is a species of pitcher plant native to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. It is a tropical plant that grows in humid, shady areas. It has a rosette of leaves with a long, slender stem and a pitcher-shaped inflorescence. The pitchers are brown with red stripes and can reach up to 15 cm in height.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes fusca 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 fusca has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes fusca 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 fusca
Nepenthes fusca is native to the Philippines and can be found in the mountains of Luzon.
Nepenthes fusca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepenthes fusca?
Nepenthes fusca
What is the family of Nepenthes fusca?
Nepenthaceae
What are the uses of Nepenthes fusca?
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,