Nepenthes halmahera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
halmahera
ID:
407
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cheek
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
in Blumea 59(3): 217 (216-219, fig. 1). 2015.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302563
Common Names
- Halmahera Pitcher Plant
- Giant Pitcher Plant
- Giant Tropical Pitcher Plant
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Nepenthes halmahera (also called Halmahera Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of tropical pitcher plant native to the Indonesian island of Halmahera. It is a climbing plant with long, slender tendrils and pitchers that are typically green with red spots. It is found in lowland rainforests, often growing on trees or rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes halmahera 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 halmahera 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, long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes halmahera is a tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in lowland rainforests. It is a lowland species, preferring warm temperatures and high humidity. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept warm and humid. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Nepenthes halmahera
Nepenthes halmahera is native to the Indonesian island of Halmahera and can be found in the provinces of North Maluku and West Halmahera.
Nepenthes halmahera FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes halmahera?
Nepenthes halmahera is native to the island of Halmahera in Indonesia and is found growing in lowland rainforests.
What is the size of Nepenthes halmahera?
Nepenthes halmahera is a medium-sized species, with pitchers typically reaching a height of 20-30 cm.
What is the color of Nepenthes halmahera?
Nepenthes halmahera has pitchers that are usually green or yellowish-green in color.
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
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302563: Based on the initial data import