Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1250813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korth.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
in Verh. Nat. Gesch. Ned. Bezitt., Bot. 19: 22, t. 1 & 4. 1840.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250151



Common Names

  • Nepenthes gracilis
  • Graceful Pitcher Plant
  • Tropical Pitcher Plant


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Description

Nepenthes gracilis (also called Slender Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Nepenthaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is a small, evergreen, perennial vine that grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes gracilis is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nepenthes gracilis is small and yellow. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes gracilis is a tropical pitcher plant that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but will require more frequent watering.

Where to Find Nepenthes gracilis

Nepenthes gracilis is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Nepenthes gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepenthes gracilis?

Nepenthes gracilis

What is the common name of Nepenthes gracilis?

Graceful Pitcher Plant

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes gracilis?

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,